Ward Williams
American basketball player
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Ward Milton Williams (June 26, 1923 – December 17, 2005) was an American professional basketball player. Ward was selected in the first round (8th overall) in the 1948 BAA Draft by the Fort Wayne Pistons. He played for the Pistons in 1948–49 and appeared in 53 games.
BornJune 26, 1923
Colfax, Indiana, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 2005 (aged 82)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1923 Colfax, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 2005 (aged 82) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Colfax (Colfax, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1942–1943, 1946–1948) |
| BAA draft | 1948: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Playing career | 1948–1949 |
| Position | Forward |
| Number | 25 |
| Career history | |
| 1948–1949 | Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Career BAA statistics | |
| Points | 215 (4.1 ppg) |
| Assists | 82 (1.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
BAA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | ||||
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | ||||
| FT% | Free-throw percentage | ||||
| APG | Assists per game | ||||
| PPG | Points per game | ||||
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948–49 | Fort Wayne | 53 | .237 | .750 | 1.5 | 4.1 |
| Career | 53 | .237 | .750 | 1.5 | 4.1 | |
External links
- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference