Angus Williams (American football) explained
| Birth Place: | Tampa, Florida |
| Death Place: | Tampa, Florida |
| Occupation: | Insurance executive |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Angus Williams | | School: | Florida Gators | | Highschool: | Hillsborough | | Currentposition: | Quarterback | | Pastschools: | Florida (1945 - 1950) | | Currentnumber: | 79 | | Weight Lb: | 165 |
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Angus Williams (August 25, 1927 - June 13, 2019)[1] was a college football player and well-known insurance executive of Tampa, Florida.[2] The first touchdown in the victory over Georgia in 1949 was a 37-yard pass from Williams to Don Brown followed by a 21-yard run from Chuck Hunsinger.[3] He returned a punt for the touchdown in the 7 - 6 loss to Miami in 1949.[4] One source calls him "star of the 1945 Gators".[5] He was captain of the 1950 team. He is a member of Hillsborough High's athletic hall of fame.[6]
References
- Book: Carlson, Norm. University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators. Whitman Publishing, LLC. Atlanta, Georgia. 2007. 978-0-7948-2298-9.
Notes and References
- Web site: Angus Williams Obituary. June 30, 2021.
- Web site: Great Teams and Eras: The Golden Era.
- Book: Bynum, Mike. The Greatest Moments of Florida Gators Football. October 1, 1997. Sports Publishing LLC. 9781571671967. Google Books.
- Book: Strasen, Marty. Canes vs. Gators: Inside the Legendary Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators Football Rivalry. September 13, 2016. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. 9781613218341. Google Books.
- News: Local Boys Look Good In Gator Inter Squad Spring Training Game. April 14, 1946. St. Petersburg Times. Dan Hall.
- Web site: Sports: Terrapins build on Premier win.
