William Earl Webb (September 17, 1897 – May 23, 1965) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball, playing from 1925 to 1933. He played for five teams, including the Boston Red Sox for three years. He batted left-handed, and threw right-handed. He was born in White County, Tennessee and died in Jamestown, Tennessee. In 1931, while playing for the Red Sox, he hit a record 67 doubles, a record that still stands today. He had a career batting average of .306 (661-for-2161) with 56 home runs and 333 runs batted in. Webb finished second in the league in extra base hits in 1931 with 84. His .333 batting average in 1931 was seventh-highest in the American League. He also finished sixth in the 1931 American League Most Valuable Player voting. He died on May 23, 1965 at his home in Jamestown, Tennessee. See also List of Major League Baseball doubles records List of Major League Baseball annual doubles leaders References External links 1897 births 1965 deaths Major League Baseball right fielders Boston Red Sox players Chicago Cubs players Chicago White Sox players Detroit Tigers players New York Giants (NL) players Major League Baseball coaches Clarksdale Cubs players Knoxville Smokies players Louisville Colonels (minor league) players Los Angeles Angels (minor league) players Memphis Chickasaws players Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players Pittsfield Hillies players Toledo Mud Hens players Baseball players from Tennessee People from White County, Tennessee People from Cumberland County, Tennessee People from Jamestown, Tennessee