Delvin Williams

Delvin Williams
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Position:	Running Back
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1951-04-17) April 17, 1951
Place of birth:	Houston, Texas
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College:	Kansas
NFL draft:	1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (1974–1977) Miami Dolphins (1978–1980) Green Bay Packers (1981)
Career highlights and awards
2x Pro Bowl (1976,1978) First-team All-Pro (1978)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:	5,598
Average:	4.3
Rushing TDs:	33

Delvin Williams (born April 17, 1951 in Houston, Texas), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2nd round of the 1974 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 197-lb. running back from the University of Kansas, Williams played for the 49ers, Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay Packers in eight NFL seasons from 1974 to 1981. A two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1976 and 1978, Williams rushed for over 1,200 yards in both those seasons. On December 8, 1980, Delvin Williams was the 2nd player to be shown with his statistics shown while anchor Howard Cosell was announcing the death of John Lennon. The first announcement is shown also with Patriot's kicker John Smith preparing for a kick. Both players are shown when the tape of the announcement is played on news history programs and anniversaries.

San Francisco 49ers 1974 NFL Draft selections

Wilbur Jackson Bill Sandifer Keith Fahnhorst Delvin Williams Clint Haslerig Sammy Johnson Mike Raines Kermit Johnson Jim Schnietz Manfred Moore Glen Gaspard Greg Battle Tom Hull Tom Owen Walt Williamson Leonard Gray Jack Conners Levi Stanley

Draft Years 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

On March 10, 201,5 Delvin Williams launched a global internet sports radio show, LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL on MJWJ Global Radio Network. The one-hour talk show airs every Tuesday at 7:00 PM/CST, broadcasting live from Houston, Texas. It will explore a wide range of topics related to football focused on the athlete often unprepared for life after the sport. LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL will tackle a new topic each week and provide an open format for retired football players to voice opinions. The program offers a unique approach and perspective from a retired players point of view.