Ronald Williams (Canadian football)
Appearance
Date of birth | May 19, 1972 |
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Place of birth | Marietta, Georgia |
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | RB |
US college | Clemson |
High school | Ninety Six High School |
Career history | |
As player | |
1995 | Rhein Fire |
1996 | BC Lions (CFL) |
1997 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) |
1998–2001 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
2001–2002 | Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) |
CFL East All-Star | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Ronald Williams (born May 19, 1972) was a star Canadian Football League running back who played seven seasons for four teams. Williams finished his career with 6110 yards rushing. He was named to the CFL Eastern Division All Star team in 1998. He won the 1999 Grey Cup with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Williams was a stand out player at Ninety Six High School and Clemson University both in South Carolina. He was awarded the ACC Rookie of the Year award in 1990.[1] He turned pro and nominated for the NFL draft in 1992, but was not selected.[2]
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- Sportspeople from Marietta, Georgia
- Rhein Fire players
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