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Willie A. Williams

1941 – 2015

American football player

American football player
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About Willie A. Williams

Lived 1941 – 2015 (aged 73). Willie A. Williams was an American american football player.

Willie Albert Williams (December 29, 1942 – September 25, 2015) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, as well as the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers and was selected 99th overall in the eighth round of the 1965 NFL draft. He led the NFL in interceptions in 1968, After playing nine seasons with the NFL and the AFL, Williams played two seasons with The Hawaiians of the World Football League in 1974 and 1975. Williams died on September 25, 2015.

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Important facts

Born
29 December 1941, Atlanta
Birth century
20th century
Died
25 September 2015
Occupation
American football player
Nationality
United States
Education
S. H. Archer High School
Also known as
Willie Albert Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Willie A. Williams?

American football player

When was Willie A. Williams born?

Willie A. Williams was born on 29 December 1941 in Atlanta.

When did Willie A. Williams die?

Willie A. Williams died on 25 September 2015.

What was Willie A. Williams's occupation?

Willie A. Williams was an american football player.

What nationality was Willie A. Williams?

Willie A. Williams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Willie A. Williams

· Wikidata: Q8021361

· DBpedia: Willie Williams (cornerback, born 1942)

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