About Rickey Williams
Born 1957. Rickey Williams is an American basketball player.
Richard C. Williams (born March 12, 1957) is an American former basketball player. Born in Buffalo, New York, he was a 6'1" point guard and attended Long Beach State and the University of New Mexico.
Williams played for the National Basketball Association's Utah Jazz during the 1982–83 season, averaging 3.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. He was originally selected by the Jazz (then based in New Orleans as the New Orleans Jazz) with the 4th pick in the tenth round of the 1978 NBA draft.
In 2009 as The Buffalo News celebrated 50 years of All-Western New York (WNY) basketball selections, Williams, who was a 1973–74 All-WNY first team selection, was a fourth team selection for the All-time All-WNY team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rickey Williams?
American basketball player
When was Rickey Williams born?
Rickey Williams was born on 12 March 1957 in Buffalo.
What is Rickey Williams's occupation?
Rickey Williams is a basketball player.
What nationality is Rickey Williams?
Rickey Williams is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rickey Williams. https://biography.guide/rickey-williams/
MLA: "Rickey Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rickey-williams/.
Chicago: "Rickey Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rickey-williams/.
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