Maxie Williams
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| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||
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| Born: | June 28, 1940 Granite Falls, North Carolina | ||||
| Died: | July 7, 2009 (aged 69) | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Granite Falls (Granite Falls, North Carolina) | ||||
| College: | Southeastern Louisiana | ||||
| AFL draft: | 1965 / round: 10 / pick: 74 (by the Houston Oilers) | ||||
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Maxie Foy Williams (June 28, 1940 – July 7, 2009[1]) was an American football offensive lineman in the American Football League and the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 10th round of the 1965 AFL Draft and also played for the Miami Dolphins.[2] Williams played college football at Southeastern Louisiana.
Early years
Williams played high school football at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, North Carolina. During his junior year, he helped the Granite Falls High football team win the 1956 North Carolina state championship.[3]
College career
After graduating from high school, Williams would play college football at Southeastern Louisiana. As an offensive lineman, he was an All-American as a senior, and twice named to the All-Gulf State Conference team. In 1973, Williams was induced into the Southern Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame.[4]
Professional career
Williams was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 10th round (74th overall) of the 1965 AFL draft. After playing his first season in Houston, Williams was picked up by the Miami Dolphins in the 1966 AFL expansion draft. The 1966 Miami Dolphins season would be the team's first season. Williams played his last five seasons of professional football with the Dolphins from 1966 to 1970.[5]
References
- ^ Southern gentleman:Maxie Williams dies
- ^ "1965 AFL Draft". Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
- ^ Caldwell Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 4 New Members and 2 New Teams. gofoothills.com Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Maxie Williams (1973) - Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame. lionsports.net. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ Maxie Williams NFL Stats - Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- 1940 births
- 2009 deaths
- Players of American football from North Carolina
- American football offensive tackles
- American football offensive guards
- Southeastern Louisiana Lions football players
- Houston Oilers players
- Miami Dolphins players
- American Football League players
- People from Granite Falls, North Carolina