Gerard Williams (American football)
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 25, 1952 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Langston | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1976 | ||||||||
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Gerard Anthony Williams (born May 25, 1952) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He also was a member of the Birmingham Americans and Birmingham Vulcans in the World Football League (WFL). He played college football at Langston University.
Early years
[edit]Williams attended Northeast High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He accepted a football scholarship from Langston University.
In 2014, he was inducted into the Langston University Athletic Hall of Fame.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Williams was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1974 NFL draft. He was released before the start of the season.
Birmingham Americans (WFL)
[edit]On September 17, 1974, he signed as a free agent with the Birmingham Americans of the World Football League.[2] He was named the starter at right cornerback and had 4 interceptions.
In 1975, the Americans suffered a financial crisis and were replaced by the Birmingham Vulcans. Williams played in 9 games and had 3 interceptions before the league folded.
Los Angeles Rams
[edit]In 1975, he signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Rams. He was released on August 11.[3]
Washington Redskins
[edit]On April 6, 1976, he was signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins.[4] He was a backup at left corenerback behind Pat Fischer. In 1977, he became a starter after Fischer suffered a pinched back nerve.[5] He started 11 games and posted 4 interceptions.
In 1978, he was passed on the depth chart by Lemar Parrish. Williams regained his starting position after Parrish was lost for the season with a fractured forearm, finishing with 5 starts and 4 interceptions.[6] He was released on August 27, 1979.[7]
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]On September 6, 1979, he signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers.[8] He started 14 games at right cornerback and registered 4 interceptions. He was released on September 1, 1980.[9]
St. Louis Cardinals
[edit]On October 22, 1980, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals.[10] He was waived on November 19.[11]
San Francisco 49ers
[edit]On November 20, 1980, he was re-signed by the San Francisco 49ers.[12] He was released on May 14, 1981.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Langston University Players Inducted Into Hall of Fame". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Four Players Cut". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Pro football transactions". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Allen Leads Old Men Onto Battlefield". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Saturday Scouting Report". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Williams Joins 49ers". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Defensive Troubles Still Plague 49ers". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Pair released by Big Red". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ "49ers Sign Two DBs, Waive Another Corner". Retrieved December 1, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- World Football League Statistics