Fred Williams (defensive lineman)
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
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Born: | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | February 8, 1929||
Died: | October 11, 2000 Heber Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | (aged 71)||
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High school: | Little Rock Central | ||
College: | Arkansas | ||
NFL draft: | 1952 / Round: 5 / Pick: 56 | ||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Fred Williams (February 8, 1929 – October 11, 2000) was an American professional
Early life
Williams was born in Little Rock, Arkansas and attended Little Rock Central High School. While attending Little Rock Central, he played high school football and was a two-time All-State selection.[1] While in high school, Williams also won championships in basketball and boxing.[1]
College career
Williams attended and played college football at the University of Arkansas. He played in the 1952 Chicago College All-Star Game.[1] Williams was also a boxing and wrestling champion while attending Arkansas.[2]
Professional career
Williams was
In 1964, he was traded to the
Personal
After retiring from the NFL, Williams became a liquor salesman.[3] He died from a stroke on October 9, 2000, in Heber Springs, Arkansas.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "ASHOF Inductee Profiles". Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 2016-04-17. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ^ a b "Williams, Coia Trade to Redskins". The Palm Beach Post. June 8, 1964. p. 9. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c Larkin, Will (July 22, 2019). "Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 46, Fred Williams". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fred Williams dies of stroke at 71". Log Cabin Democrat. October 11, 2000. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference