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Owner of Four Baseball Teams
WILLIAMS, Edward Bennett (1920-1988) Attorney who founded the Washington Law Firm of Williams and Connolly. Williams represented many celebrities including Sam Giancana, John Hinkley, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Hugh Hefner, Jimmy Hoffa, Frank Costello, Michael Milken, Sun Myung Moon and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Williams was Treasurer for the Democratic National Committee (1974-77). He owned several professional sports teams including The Boston Braves, Boston Redskins, Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Orioles. He owned the Jefferson Hotel near The White House. Scarce typed letter signed of the stationery of Law Offices William and Connolly, August 7, 1979, to a Mr. Jerry D. Lewis. Williams sends thanks for “Great Baseball Stories” that he will read with interest. Boldly signed “Ed.” ..................................$75.00
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