About Sam Williams
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 82). Sam Williams was an American american football player.
Samuel F. Williams (March 9, 1931 – April 25, 2013) was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a 24th round selection (288th overall pick) of the Los Angeles Rams in the 1956 NFL draft out of Michigan State University. Williams played for the Rams, the Detroit Lions (1960–1965), and the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967). He died in Livonia, Michigan, after a short illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Williams?
American football player (defensive lineman) (1931-2013)
When was Sam Williams born?
Sam Williams was born on 9 March 1931 in Dansville.
When did Sam Williams die?
Sam Williams died on 25 April 2013 in Livonia.
What was Sam Williams's occupation?
Sam Williams was an american football player.
What nationality was Sam Williams?
Sam Williams was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Williams (defensive lineman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Williams. https://biography.guide/sam-williams-american-football-player-1931/
MLA: "Sam Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-williams-american-football-player-1931/.
Chicago: "Sam Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-williams-american-football-player-1931/.
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