Del Williams
American football player (1945–1984)
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Delano Roger Williams (November 9, 1945 – November 30, 1984) was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.
PositionOffensive lineman
BornNovember 9, 1945
Live Oak, Florida, U.S.
Live Oak, Florida, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 1984 (aged 39)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Offensive lineman | ||||||||
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| Born | November 9, 1945 Live Oak, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 30, 1984 (aged 39) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Live Oak (FL) Suwannee | ||||||||
| College | Florida St. (1963-1966) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 3rd round, 79th overall pick | ||||||||
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Williams is a member of Florida State's All-Time Team.
Williams died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease).[1]
