I had a friend who grew Williams Pride he really liked them and thought there were at least somewhat special for their season. He generously gave me some, but I couldn't see why he was so enthused. I didn't spit them out, but I only thought they were OK. It maybe that we are seeing what more formal taste testing often shows, not everyone likes the same kind of apple.
While I don't live there anymore they were grown in the greater Chicago area.
Martha Davis
[NAFEX] Williams pride apples,
Martha Davis, 10/29/2010