Sam Williams (defensive lineman)
Samuel F. Williams[1] (March 9, 1931 – April 25, 2013) was an American 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.[2] Williams would play for the Rams (1959), the Detroit Lions (1960–1965), and the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967).[3] He died in Livonia, Michigan, after a short illness.[4]
| No. 88, 85 | |
 Williams in 1959 | |
| Born: | March 9, 1931 Dansville, Michigan |
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| Died: | April 25, 2013 (aged 82) Livonia, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive end |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| College | Michigan State |
| NFL draft | 1956 / Round: 24 / Pick: 288 |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1959 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1960–1965 | Detroit Lions |
| 1966–1967 | Atlanta Falcons |
References
- "Sam Williams". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
- "Sam Williams". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
- "Sam Williams". nfl.com. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
- AP via Yahoo Canada Former Detroit Lions defender Sam Williams dies
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