Sid Williams
Sid Williams | |||||||||
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United States Ambassador to the Bahamas | |||||||||
| In office March 27, 1994 – January 11, 1998 | |||||||||
| President | Bill Clinton | ||||||||
| Preceded by | John S. Ford | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Arthur Louis Schechter | ||||||||
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| Born | Sidney Williams March 24, 1942 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Political party | Democratic | ||||||||
| Spouse | |||||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||||
| Alma mater | Pepperdine University (MA) | ||||||||
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American football career | |||||||||
| No. 67, 64, 52 | |||||||||
| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Wheatley (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | Southern | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1964 / Round: 16 / Pick: 222 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||
Sidney Williams (born March 24, 1942) is an American former diplomat and
Early life
Williams was born on March 24, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up in Houston, Texas. He attended and played high school football at Wheatley High School, graduating in 1959.[1]
College career
Williams attended and played college football at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Later, he earned a master's degree at Pepperdine University.[2]
Professional career
Williams was drafted in the 16th round (222nd overall) of the
On June 4, 1967, along with several other Black athletes and one Black political leader, Williams participated in what is now known as the "
Sales career
Williams was employed as a sales representative at Mercedes-Benz Hollywood, Inc. in Hollywood, California, from 1979 to 1994.[6]
Political and civil service career
Williams worked as a business developer with the Black Economic Union in
Personal life
Williams is the husband of Representative Maxine Waters, who represents California's 43rd congressional district.[8]
References
- ^ Our Campaigns. "Williams, Sidney". Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ a b "Williams, Sidney (1942- )". BlackPast.org. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
- ^ "Browns Trade Williams as Holdout Ends". Chicago Tribune. August 8, 1967. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
- ISBN 978-0-59513-076-4.
- ^ a b c "Stars at the Muhammad Ali summit: Where are they now?". Cleveland.com. June 3, 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
- ^ "Sidney Williams' Unusual Route to Ambassador Post". Los Angeles Times. February 6, 1994. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ^ "Cleveland Browns 1964 championship season: Where are they now?". Cleveland.com. December 31, 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
- ^ Murphy, Patricia. "Rep. Maxine Waters: Yank the NFL's Antitrust Exemption". Politics Daily.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
