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He was a true pioneer. In 1947, just weeks before Florida State began its football tradition, Ed Williams was asked to be head coach. He had little equipment and players who were largely strangers to
him and to each other. His team did not even have a nickname. Williamson continued to teach full time and received no supplement for coaching. When he asked for money to scout his first opponent,
Stetson, President Campbell asked, "Do you mean you want to spy on them?" In '47 Williamson's team went 0-5, but played three opponents on even terms. Some one had to begin and Ed Williamson did it
with good humor, good sense and dignity. He has remained a staunch supporter of the program he whistled into existence 40 years ago.
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