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Despite the rocky relationship with media and the difficulties he faced throughout his career, Williams was first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee, reinforcing his talent and legacy. In his acceptance speech, he took the opportunity to advocate for the inclusion of Negro League players in the Hall, recognizing the injustices they faced while playing the game that he loved. Such moments revealed the layers behind his façade of arrogance; while he remained proud and often stubborn, he also demonstrated a commitment to fairness and integrity within the sport.