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Robert Jerry "Ben" Williams (September 1, 1954 – May 18, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) between 1976 and 1985. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 1976 NFL Draft out of the University of Mississippi. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1982.[1] Williams was the first African-American football player at Ole Miss.[2]
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| Born: | September 1, 1954 Yazoo City, Mississippi |
| Died: | May 18, 2020 (aged 65) Jackson, Mississippi |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) |
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| College: | Ole Miss |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| NFL Draft: | 1976 / Round: 3 / Pick: 78 |
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Life and career
Williams was the first Black person to play in a football gave at Ole Miss. Nicknamed "Mr. Gentle," during his college days, he was a three-time All-SEC selection. He currently holds the school record for career (37) and single season (18) sacks.[3]
In 1976, he became the first Black player from Ole Miss to be drafted by the NFL. He selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round. During his ten years with the Bills he made 45.5 sacks, a franchise record.[3]
On November 24, 2022 when Ole Miss plays against Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, Williams will became the first Black player and only the fourth overall to have his number retired at Ole Miss.[3]
References
- Ben Williams. pro-football-reference.com
- "Ole Miss Alumni Association". Archived from the original on November 7, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- Jackson, Wilton (September 22, 2022). "Ole Miss to Retire Number of School's First Black Football Player". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
Ole Miss announced Thursday that it will retire Ben Williams’s No. 74 jersey number when the Rebels face Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl on Nov. 24.
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