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Sam Williams (defensive lineman)

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American football player (1931–2013) Not to be confused with Sam Williams (defensive end, born 1999).

American football player
Sam Williams
refer to captionWilliams in 1959
No. 88, 85
Position:Defensive end,
End
Personal information
Born:(1931-03-09)March 9, 1931
Dansville, Michigan, U.S.
Died:April 25, 2013(2013-04-25) (aged 82)
Livonia, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Dansville HS
(Dansville, MI)
College:Michigan State
NFL draft:1956 / round: 24 / pick: 288
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:119
Games started:83
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Safeties:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Samuel F. Williams (March 9, 1931 – April 25, 2013) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a 24th round selection (288th overall pick) of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1956 NFL draft out of Michigan State University. Williams played for the Rams (1959), the Detroit Lions (1960–1965), and the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967). He died in Livonia, Michigan, after a short illness.

References

  1. "Sam Williams". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on February 8, 2007. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  2. "Sam Williams". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  3. "Sam Williams". nfl.com. Retrieved June 11, 2008.
  4. AP via Yahoo Canada Former Detroit Lions defender Sam Williams dies
Los Angeles Rams 1956 NFL draft selections
1958 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
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Atlanta Falcons 1966 inaugural season roster


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