Chuck Williams (American football) explained

Chuck Williams
Birth Date:8 March 1934
Death Place:Tonawanda, New York, U.S.
Coach Years1:1992–1994
Coach Team1:Canisius (DC)
Coach Years2:1995–1999
Coach Team2:Canisius
Coach Years3:2000
Coach Team3:Buffalo (TE)
Overall Record:16–34

Charles A. Williams (March 8, 1934 – December 27, 2020) was an American college football coach who served as the head football coach at Canisius College for five seasons.

Williams coached at North Tonawanda High School, the University at Buffalo, and Buffalo State College before arriving at Canisius in 1992, serving as the defensive coordinator for three seasons under coach Barry Mynter.[1] Following Mynter's resignation at the end of the 1994 season, Williams was named head coach of the Golden Griffins.[1] [2] [3] Williams served as head coach at Canisius from 1995 to 1999, compiling a record of 16–34. Following a 1–10 season in 1999, the worst season in school history to date, Williams resigned as head coach of the Golden Griffins.[4] After his resignation at Canisius, Williams was named tight ends coach at the University at Buffalo for the 2000 season.[5]

Williams died on December 27, 2020, at the age of 86.[6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Offense has some points to prove under new Griffs coach. August 26, 1995. The Buffalo News. Harrington, Mike. October 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155743/http://buffalonews.com/1995/08/26/offense-has-some-points-to-prove-under-new-griffs-coach/. October 10, 2017. dead.
  2. News: Griffins pins hopes in MAAC on defense. August 24, 1996. The Buffalo News. Northrop, Milt. October 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155617/http://buffalonews.com/1996/08/24/griffins-pins-hopes-in-maac-on-defense/. October 10, 2017. dead.
  3. News: Griffs in big trouble, but coach Williams relishes challenge. August 28, 1999. The Buffalo News. Northrop, Milt. October 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155613/http://buffalonews.com/1999/08/28/griffs-in-big-trouble-but-coach-williams-relishes-challenge/. October 10, 2017. dead.
  4. News: Canisius football coach resigns after woeful season. December 23, 1999. The Buffalo News. Northrop, Milt. October 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155615/http://buffalonews.com/1999/12/23/canisius-football-coach-resigns-after-woeful-season/. October 10, 2017. dead.
  5. News: Former Canisius College football coach named to UB staff. July 28, 2000. Buffalo Business First. October 10, 2017.
  6. News: Chuck Williams, Canisius College football coach for five seasons, dies. January 2, 2021. The Buffalo News. Northrop, Milton. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901051456/https://buffalonews.com/chuck-williams-canisius-college-football-coach-for-five-seasons-dies/article_9021f15a-4d54-11eb-84e0-831dc3667256.html. September 1, 2021.
  7. News: Charles A. Williams. December 29, 2020. The Buffalo News. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901051947/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/charles-williams-obituary?id=4886047. September 1, 2021.
  8. News: Canisius Mourns the Loss of Former Football Coach Chuck Williams. January 3, 2021. Canisius College. September 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901052908/https://gogriffs.com/news/2021/1/3/general-canisius-mourns-the-loss-of-former-football-coach-chuck-williams. September 1, 2021.

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