Don Williams
American football player
About Don Williams
Lived 1919 – 2001 (aged 82). Don Williams was an American.
Don Donaho Williams (May 23, 1919 – August 11, 2001) was an American professional football guard who played for one season in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Texas, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 10th round of the 1941 NFL draft. His rights were transferred to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to the events later referred to as the Pennsylvania Polka, and he played for them in 1941. In 1942, he played for the Second Air Force.
After his time in the NFL, Williams served in the Air Force for 26 years as a civil engineer achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served in the Pacific during World War II and in Korea during the Korean War. He was awarded numerous medals for distinguished service, and retired in 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Williams?
American football player (1919-2001)
When was Don Williams born?
Don Williams was born on 23 May 1919 in Claude.
When did Don Williams die?
Don Williams died on 11 August 2001.
What nationality was Don Williams?
Don Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Don Williams (guard)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Williams. https://biography.guide/don-williams-1919/
MLA: "Don Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-williams-1919/.
Chicago: "Don Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-williams-1919/.
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