Kevin Williams (wide receiver, born 1958)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born | January 7, 1958 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||
| Died | February 1, 1996 (aged 38) Cajon Junction, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||
| Weight | 164 lb (74 kg) | ||||
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| High school | San Fernando (San Fernando, California) | ||||
| College | USC | ||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 7th round, 167th overall pick | ||||
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Kevin Lewis Williams (January 7, 1958 – February 1, 1996) was an American professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Baltimore Colts. He played college football for the USC Trojans.[1] Williams also had a career in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Denver Gold, Los Angeles Express, and San Antonio Gunslingers
Williams was also a standout in track and field as a sprinter for USC. He won the 1978, 1979, and 1980 NCAA Championships 4 × 100 m, though his 1978 title was later revoked due to a teammate being declared ineligible.[1][2]
Williams died in a train crash on February 1, 1996.[3]
References
- ^ a b Glionna, John M.; Slater, Eric (February 4, 1996). "Family, Friends Recall Ex-USC Star Williams". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "4 x 100 RELAY at the NCAA Championships" (PDF). Track and Field News.
- ^ "Kevin Williams, Former USC Football Star, Killed in Train Wreck". Associated Press News.