Ben Williams (American football, born 1954)
Robert Jerry "Ben" Williams (September 1, 1954 – May 18, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) between 1976 and 1985. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 1976 NFL Draft out of the University of Mississippi. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1982.[1] Williams was the first African-American football player at Ole Miss.[2]
| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | September 1, 1954 Yazoo City, Mississippi | ||
| Died: | May 18, 2020 (aged 65) Jackson, Mississippi | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||
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| College: | Ole Miss | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 3 / Pick: 78 | ||
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References
- Ben Williams. pro-football-reference.com
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-11-07. Retrieved 2013-08-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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