Tom Williams (defensive lineman)

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Tom Williams
No. 87
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1948-07-21) July 21, 1948 (age 75)
Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Cordova (CA)
College: UC Davis
NFL draft: 1970  / Round: 2 / Pick: 42
Career history
Player stats at PFR

William Thomas Williams (born July 21, 1948) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at University of California, Davis. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Tom Williams Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  2. "Tom Williams, DT". NFL.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019.