About Roy Williams
Lived 1937 – 2017 (aged 80). Roy Williams was an American american football player.
Roy Orville Williams (April 30, 1937 – September 6, 2017) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played one season with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1963 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of the Pacific.
Early life Roy Orville Williams was born on April 30, 1937, in Moorhead, Minnesota. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he enrolled at the University of the Pacific. Williams also participated in track in college. He was released on August 24, 1964.
Personal life Williams' son Eric Williams and grandson Kyle Williams both played in the NFL. Roy wrote five books on wealth transfer. He was awarded a doctorate by the California School of Professional Psychology. In 1995, he spoke at the House of Lords in London. Williams died on September 6, 2017, in San Clemente, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Williams?
American football player (born 1937)
When was Roy Williams born?
Roy Williams was born on 30 April 1937 in Moorhead.
When did Roy Williams die?
Roy Williams died on 6 September 2017 in San Clemente, California.
What was Roy Williams's occupation?
Roy Williams was an american football player.
What nationality was Roy Williams?
Roy Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Williams (defensive tackle)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Williams. https://biography.guide/roy-williams-american-football-player-1937/
MLA: "Roy Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-williams-american-football-player-1937/.
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