John Williams (defensive back)
| Nickname(s) | Twiggy |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 19, 1942 Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | New Mexico |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1967 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1969–1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1974 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1975 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
John "Twiggy" Williams (born September 19, 1942) was a Canadian football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1972. Williams played college football at the University of New Mexico.[1] His son, John Williams also played in the CFL.