About Pop Williams
Lived 1906 – 1979 (aged 72). Pop Williams was an American american football player.
Professional career Williams played in seven games, starting five, for the Providence Steam Roller of the National Football League (NFL) in 1928, scoring three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. Williams appeared in all 12 games, starting eight, in 1929, rushing for six touchdowns while also catching one touchdown. Providence finished the 1929 season seventh place in the league with a 4–6–2 record. He played in all 11 games, starting eight, during the 1930 season and scored two rushing touchdowns as the Steam Roller went 6–4–1. He appeared in eight games, starting two, in 1931.
Williams played in one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL during the 1932 season.
Williams appeared in six games, all starts, for the Mount Vernon Cardinals of the American Association in 1937 and rushed for one touchdown.
Personal life Williams died on February 5, 1979, in Brooklyn, Connecticut.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pop Williams?
American football player (1906-1979)
When was Pop Williams born?
Pop Williams was born on 4 May 1906 in Jewett City.
When did Pop Williams die?
Pop Williams died on 6 February 1979 in Brooklyn.
What was Pop Williams's occupation?
Pop Williams was an american football player.
What nationality was Pop Williams?
Pop Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pop Williams (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pop Williams. https://biography.guide/pop-williams-american-football-player/
MLA: "Pop Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pop-williams-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Pop Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pop-williams-american-football-player/.
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