Maxie Williams

Maxie Foy Williams (June 28, 1940 – July 7, 2009^[1]) was an American football offensive lineman in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He was selected 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.

Maxie Williams

No. 78
Position:	Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born:	(1940-06-28)June 28, 1940 Granite Falls, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:	July 7, 2009(2009-07-07) (aged 69) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Granite Falls (Granite Falls, North Carolina)
College:	Southeastern Louisiana
AFL draft:	1965 / round: 10 / pick: 74
Career history
Houston Oilers (1965) Miami Dolphins (1966–1970)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 83 Games started: 64 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

Williams played high school football at Granite Falls High School in Granite Falls, North Carolina. During his junior year, he was a part of the Granite Falls High 1956 North Carolina state champion football team.^[3]

College career

After graduating from high school, Williams would serve in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961. Following that, he then played 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 Southeastern 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

1. Southern gentleman:Maxie Williams dies
2. "1965 AFL Draft". Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
3. Caldwell Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 4 New Members and 2 New Teams. gofoothills.com Retrieved July 14, 2022.
4. Maxie Williams (1973) - Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame. lionsports.net. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
5. Maxie Williams NFL Stats - Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 14, 2022.