About Roy Williams
Lived 1927 – 2020 (aged 93). Roy Williams was a Canadian basketball player.
Roy Edward Williams (July 8, 1927 – September 14, 2020) was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Winnipeg. Williams was part of the Canadian basketball team, which was eliminated after the group stage in the 1952 tournament. He played all six matches. He was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy Williams?
Canadian basketball player (1927-2020)
When was Roy Williams born?
Roy Williams was born on 8 July 1927 in Winnipeg.
When did Roy Williams die?
Roy Williams died on 14 September 2020 in West Vancouver.
What was Roy Williams's occupation?
Roy Williams was a basketball player.
What nationality was Roy Williams?
Roy Williams was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Williams (basketball player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Williams. https://biography.guide/roy-williams-basketball-player/
MLA: "Roy Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-williams-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Roy Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-williams-basketball-player/.
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