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Bobby Williams

1942 – 2012

American football player

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Lived 1942 – 2012 (aged 70). Bobby Williams was an American american football player.

Bobby Williams (February 28, 1942 – August 10, 2012) was an American professional football player who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL), for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Lions. Williams was mostly known as a return specialist, and at different times in his career also played running back and defensive back.

Early life Williams was born in Geiger, Alabama and grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Lincoln High School where he participated in a variety of sports. He set Nebraska state records in the 100 yard dash and the long jump, the latter of which was later broken by Gale Sayers. He would attend Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma. He played running back on the Central State Bronchos football team. He had 3,094 all-purpose yards, and still holds the school record for kick return yards at 1,063. He spent two years in St. Louis, before being traded to the Detroit Lions. He would play with the Lions for three more seasons. He would finish with 3 interceptions, and 2 kickoff return touchdowns.

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Lincoln High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bobby Williams?

American football player (1942-2012)

When was Bobby Williams born?

Bobby Williams was born on 28 February 1942 in Geiger.

When did Bobby Williams die?

Bobby Williams died on 10 August 2012 in Oklahoma City.

What was Bobby Williams's occupation?

Bobby Williams was an american football player.

What nationality was Bobby Williams?

Bobby Williams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Williams

· Wikidata: Q28059272

· DBpedia: Bobby Williams (defensive back)

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