Wayne Williams (American football)

Wayne Henry "Red" Williams Jr. (October 24, 1921 – August 18, 2001) was an American college football player, who played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team from 1942 to 1945.

At Roosevelt High School, Williams was a standout in both baseball and football.

[1] His 1944 average of 7.73 yards per carry and his career average 6.25 yards per carry during his career at Minnesota both remain Minnesota school records.

After his football career was over he became the manager of WLOL radio and worked in marketing.

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