About Ward Williams
Lived 1923 – 2005 (aged 82). Ward Williams was an American basketball player.
Ward Milton Williams (June 26, 1923 – December 17, 2005) was an American professional basketball player. Ward was selected in the first round (8th overall) in the 1948 BAA Draft by the Fort Wayne Pistons. He played for the Pistons in 1948–49 and appeared in 53 games.
BAA career statistics Legend GP Games played FG% Field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage APG Assists per game PPG Points per game
Regular season Year Team GP FG% FT% APG PPG 1948–49 Fort Wayne 53 .237 .750 1.5 4.1Career 53 .237 .750 1.5 4.1
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Who was Ward Williams?
American basketball player (1923–2005)
When was Ward Williams born?
Ward Williams was born on 26 June 1923 in Colfax.
When did Ward Williams die?
Ward Williams died on 17 December 2005 in Greenville.
What was Ward Williams's occupation?
Ward Williams was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ward Williams?
Ward Williams was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ward Williams. https://biography.guide/ward-williams/
MLA: "Ward Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ward-williams/.
Chicago: "Ward Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ward-williams/.
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