About Gene Williams
Born 1947. Gene Williams is an American basketball player.
Eugene James Williams (born April 1, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player.
He played college basketball for Kansas State from 1967 to 1969 and was All-Big Eight Conference second team selection in his senior year.
Williams had been selected by the Kentucky Colonels in the third round of the 1969 ABA Draft and by the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the 1969 NBA draft. He signed with the Suns during the summer. In October, the Suns assigned him to the Eastern League. On November 12, he signed with the Colonels after they bought out his contract with the Suns. Less than 10-days later, he was waived by the Colonels after appearing in one game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gene Williams?
American basketball player
When was Gene Williams born?
Gene Williams was born on 1 April 1947 in San Francisco.
What is Gene Williams's occupation?
Gene Williams is a basketball player.
What nationality is Gene Williams?
Gene Williams is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gene Williams (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Williams. https://biography.guide/gene-williams-basketball-player/
MLA: "Gene Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-williams-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Gene Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-williams-basketball-player/.
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