Tag: Doug Williams

Doug Williams Named Pro Football Hall of Fame Contributor Finalist for Class of 2027

Brandon King

Doug Williams is one step closer to Canton. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has named Williams one of five finalists in the Contributor category for its Class of 2027, recognizing his lasting impact on professional football. Williams joins Ralph Hay, Virginia McCaskey, Robert Kraft and John Wooten among the five finalists selected from an initial pool of 42 nominees. The Contributor Subcommittee is scheduled to meet November 17 to select one candidate to recommend to the Hall of Fame’s full selection committee. A Legacy That Changed Football Williams’ football…

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Grambling to honor Doug Williams

Brandon King

From Grambling Sports Information: GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State University, along with the department of athletics, will hold a special ceremony at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12 to honor former GSU quarterback Doug Williams. Grambling State will hold a street naming ceremony in honor of Williams and will take place on the corner of Facilities and Stadium Drive in Grambling, La. Williams, who was a two-time recipient of the Black College Player of the Year Award, attended Grambling State and played for legendary head coach Eddie Robinson. He guided the Tigers to…

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