J. William Williams

J. William Williams
Biographical details
Born(1880-09-12)September 12, 1880
Ocean View, Delaware, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 1908(1908-05-10) (aged 27)
Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Playing career
1901–1904Dickinson
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1905–1906Dickinson
Head coaching record
Overall7–6–2

John William Williams (September 12, 1880 – May 10, 1908) was an American college football player and coach. His was one of the early deaths that was at least partially attributed to injuries incurred from a college football game.[1]

  1. ^ New York Times "His Death Due To Football—Injuries of John Williams of Dickinson Developed Into Consumption" May 17, 1908