Lester Williams (American football)
American football player (1959–2017)
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Lester Williams (January 19, 1959 – August 16, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the New England Patriots, including the team's first Super Bowl appearance.[1] He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1986 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.[2][1]
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
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| Positions | Defensive tackle, defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | January 19, 1959 Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | August 16, 2017 (aged 58) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Carol City (Miami Gardens, Florida) | ||||||
| College | Miami | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1982 (1st round, 27th overall pick) | ||||||
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Williams was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Carol City High School.[3] He was an All-American at the University of Miami in 1981. He was selected in the first round[3] (27th overall pick) of the 1982 NFL draft.[2] Williams was added to the school's Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.[3]
He died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama[3] on August 16, 2017, at age 58.[2][1]
