Ronald Williams (Canadian football)

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Ronald Williams
Born: (1972-05-19) May 19, 1972 (age 51)
Marietta, Georgia
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status American
Position(s) RB
College Clemson
High schoolNinety Six High School
Career history
As player
1993 Cincinnati Bengals
1995 Rhein Fire
1996 BC Lions (CFL)
1997 Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
19982001 Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL)
20012002 Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
CFL East All-Star 1998, 1999, 2000

Ronald Williams (born May 19, 1972) was a star Canadian Football League running back who played seven seasons for four teams. Williams finished his career with 6110 yards rushing. He was named to the CFL Eastern Division All Star team in 1998. He won the 1999 Grey Cup with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Williams was a stand out player at Ninety Six High School and Clemson University both in South Carolina. He was awarded the ACC Rookie of the Year award in 1990. [1] He turned pro and nominated for the NFL draft in 1992, but was not selected. [2]

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  2. "Clemson Draft Notes". scout.com.