Reggie Williams (linebacker)
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Flint, Michigan, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | September 19, 1954 Flint, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Flint Southwestern | ||||||||||||||
| College | Dartmouth (1973–1975) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 3rd round, 82nd overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Reginald Williams (born September 19, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Dartmouth Big Green. He is a member of the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame, the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame, and the College Football Hall of Fame.[1][2] Williams served three years on the Cincinnati City Council.[2]
Williams was born on September 19, 1954, in Flint, Michigan.[3] The son of Elijah and Julia Williams, he overcame a hearing disability as a child. Williams was a star athlete and student at Flint Southwestern High School. He played competitive football and also wrestled. As a junior, he played linebacker, but switched to fullback his senior year.
The recipient of an academic scholarship, Williams was a three-time All-Ivy League linebacker in football and Ivy League heavyweight wrestling champion in 1975 [citation needed] at Dartmouth College, graduating[2] in 1976 with an A.B. in psychology. He also took courses there in tai chi and ballet.[4]