Lester Williams

Lester Williams (January 19, 1959 – August 16, 2017) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the New England Patriots, including the team's first Super Bowl appearance. He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1986 and the Seattle Seahawks in 1987.

Lester Williams
No. 72, 96
Born:(1959-01-19)January 19, 1959
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Died:August 16, 2017(2017-08-16) (aged 58)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight275 lb (125 kg)
CollegeMiami (FL)
High schoolMiami Carol City
(Miami Gardens, Florida)
NFL draft1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27
Drafted byNew England Patriots
Career history
As player
1982–1985New England Patriots
1986San Diego Chargers
1987Seattle Seahawks
Awards

Williams was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Carol City High School. He was an All-American at the University of Miami in 1981. He was drafted in the first round (27th overall pick) of the 1982 NFL Draft. Williams was added to the school's Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.

He died at his home in Birmingham, Alabama on August 16, 2017, at age 58.

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