Willie Williams (cornerback, born 1941)
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born: | December 29, 1941 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | September 25, 2015 (aged 73) Georgia | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Archer (Atlanta) | ||||||
| College: | Grambling State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1965: 8th round, 99th pick | ||||||
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Willie Albert Williams (December 29, 1941 – September 25, 2015) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, as well as the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL).[1] He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers and was selected in the eighth round of the 1965 NFL draft.[1][2] He led the NFL in interceptions in 1968,[1] and was selected to the Pro Bowl the following season.[3] After playing nine seasons with the NFL and the AFL, Williams played two seasons with The Hawaiians of the World Football League in 1974 and 1975. Williams died on September 25, 2015.[1][4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Victor Cruz talks calf setback, no timetable for return". New York Giants. October 2, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "Tittle Denies He's Retiring". Star Tribune. December 8, 1964. p. 25. Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rosters For Today's 20th Pro Bowl". The Los Angeles Times. January 18, 1970. pp. D8. Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Williams, Willie". The Atlanta Constitution. September 30, 2015. pp. B7. Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.