Lester Williams (January 19, 1959 – August 16, 2017) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the New England Patriots, including the team's first Super Bowl appearance.[1] He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1986 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.[2][1]
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Born: | Miami, Florida, U.S. | January 19, 1959
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Died: | August 16, 2017 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | (aged 58)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
College | Miami (FL) |
High school | Miami Carol City (Miami Gardens, Florida) |
NFL draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 |
Drafted by | New England Patriots |
Career history | |
As player | |
1982–1985 | New England Patriots |
1986 | San Diego Chargers |
1987 | Seattle Seahawks |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Williams was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Carol City High School.[3] He was an All-American at the University of Miami in 1981. He was drafted in the first round[3] (27th overall pick) of the 1982 NFL Draft.[2] Williams was added to the school's Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.[3]
He died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama[3] on August 16, 2017, at age 58.[2][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Lester Williams, part of Pats' Super Bowl XX team, dies at 58". ESPN. Associated Press. August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c Lancaster, Marc (August 17, 2017). "Lester Williams, nose tackle on Patriots' Super Bowl XX team, dies at 58". The Sporting News. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Richards, George (August 18, 2017). "Lester Williams, football pioneer of the Miami Hurricanes, dies at 58". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 24, 2017.