John Williams
Canadian football defensive back
About John Williams
Born 1942. John Williams is an American american football player and canadian football player.
John "Twiggy" Williams (born September 19, 1942) was an American professional football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1972. Williams played college football at the University of New Mexico. His son, John Williams also played in the CFL.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Williams?
Canadian football defensive back
When was John Williams born?
John Williams was born on 19 September 1942 in Fort Worth.
What is John Williams's occupation?
John Williams is an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality is John Williams?
John Williams is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Williams (defensive back, born 1942)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Williams. https://biography.guide/john-williams-american-football-player-1942/
MLA: "John Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-williams-american-football-player-1942/.
Chicago: "John Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-williams-american-football-player-1942/.
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