From the collection of long-time FSU Trainer Don Fauls
donated to Florida State by his children
| Del Williams |
Full Name: Delano Roger Williams
Born: November 9, 1945 in Live Oak, Fl
Died: November 28, 1984 in Slidell, La
School: Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida
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| Saint Del Williams in action (61) From the collection of long-time FSU Trainer Don Fauls donated to Florida State by his children |
| FSU Career |
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Year No Pos Hgt Wgt Cl Ltr Hometown 1964 70 T 6-2 229 So * Live Oak 1965 70 OT 6-2 230 Jr * Live Oak 1966 70 OG 6-2 237 Sr * Live Oak |
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| Awards |
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Year Award
1966 Associated Press - 2nd Team All-American
Newspaper Enterprises Association - 2nd Team All-American
United Press International - 2nd Team All-American
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| Elected into the FSU Hall of Fame in 1982 |
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His big number 70 cleared a path for Seminole backs for three years, 1964-1966. For two years the Live Oak native played tackle, switching to guard in 1966. Del Williams played in the Gator and Sun
Bowls and following his final season, played in the Coaches' All-American game. He also became the first Seminole picked to play in the East-West Shrine game. In 1966 Del Williams was awarded the
Tallahassee Quarterback Club's trophy as most valuable Seminole gridder. That season he was named second team All-American by NEA, UPI, and AP. In his senior year, Miami Herald sports editor Edwin
Pope wrote of Del, "He is one of the best pulling guards I have ever seen." After graduation, Williams started at guard, tackle, and center from 1967 to 1973 for the New Orleans Saints. In the
trenches where the game is decided, no one in Garnet and Gold has made his mark with greater ability and dedication than Del Williams.
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| FSU Statistics |
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Bowl Games Played, not included in the above stats Note: Bowl Game stats were not included before the 2002 season 1964 GATOR BOWL 1966 SUN BOWL |
| Pro Career |
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Height: 6-2 Weight: 245 Drafted: 1967, 3rd Round #79, New Orleans Saints, C Debut: September 17, 1967 Year Abbr Team No Pos 1967 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG 1968 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG 1969 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG 1970 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG 1971 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG 1972 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG 1973 NO New Orleans Saints 61 OG |
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| Pro Statistics |
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Offensive Statistics Year Team GP GS ----------------- 1967 NO 14 0 1968 NO 14 0 1969 NO 14 0 1970 NO 14 0 1971 NO 14 0 1972 NO 8 0 1973 NO 14 0 ----------------- 7 Years 92 0 |