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Joseph Alford Williams (March 3, 1896 – January 18, 1949) was an American football guard. He played college football for Lafayette before turning professional. [1] He played for the Canton Bulldogs during the 1923 NFL season and helped the team to the NFL championship. [2] [3] [4] In 1925, Williams signed with the newly founded New York Giants [5] where he went on to play for two seasons. [2] Following the 1926 season, he was named second-team All-Pro by E.G. Brands of the Collyer's Eye sports journal. [6]
In 1926, he appeared in the film The Quarterback. [7]
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Joseph Alford Williams (March 3, 1896 – January 18, 1949) was an American football guard. He played college football for Lafayette before turning professional. [1] He played for the Canton Bulldogs during the 1923 NFL season and helped the team to the NFL championship. [2] [3] [4] In 1925, Williams signed with the newly founded New York Giants [5] where he went on to play for two seasons. [2] Following the 1926 season, he was named second-team All-Pro by E.G. Brands of the Collyer's Eye sports journal. [6]
In 1926, he appeared in the film The Quarterback. [7]