Joe Williams
Joe Williams
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Joe Williams was born as Joseph Hines Williams on October 12, 1908, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is commonly known for his work in the field of automotive journalism.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 12, 1908
Died: December 2, 1990
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Williams was an American journalist and critic. He is best known for his work as a car reviewer and editor.
Early Life and Background
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Joe Williams grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. His early life and background do not have extensive records or notable information available for public consumption.
Major Accomplishments
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Williams was the first automotive critic to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize. He won the prize in 1947 for his work as a critic at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Notable Works or Actions
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Williams worked as an editor and reviewer for various publications, including The New York Herald Tribune, where he became known for his sharp critiques of vehicles. His expertise and opinions on cars earned him recognition in the industry.
Impact and Legacy
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Joe Williams' contributions to automotive journalism are still remembered today. He played a crucial role in shaping public perception of vehicles through his informed and critical reviews, establishing a benchmark for other journalists and critics.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Williams is widely quoted and remembered due to his groundbreaking work as an automotive journalist and critic. His Pulitzer Prize win set the standard for excellence in his field.
Quotes by Joe Williams
I started late, got caught in a couple of situations and got scored on. I tried to finish on a positive note and listened to the coaches.
The attraction in this city is money, from gambling. What you are if you work here is a shill.
It's pretty cool. I didn't think there would be much interest out of Wisconsin, or even the county.
There's been a big improvement in the past year in terms of getting rid of the drugs, the dealers, cleaning up the projects. I don't think there is anything more that they can do that they are (already) doing, because they are doing a good job.
They're a good team, ... They run a straight-T offense, they run real hard and their line comes off the ball well, and that concerns us since we lost to Reed City, who does something similar.