Leading in to the announcement of the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame
Class, the National Football Foundation highlights members on the Hall of Fame Ballot.
The 2012 Class will be announced on May 15 in New York City.
SCHOOL: Washington
State
POSITION: Running Back
YEARS: 1961-64
ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Williams
led the Cougars in rushing, scoring, and kickoff returns as a junior and
senior. The First Team All-Pac-8 honoree paced the team in total offense, pass
receptions, and punt returns, as a senior. He finished his career with 295
carries for 1,456 yards and 10 touchdowns. Williams also returned 29 kickoffs
for 720 yards averaging 24.8 yards per return
POST-COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Drafted by the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and the San
Diego Chargers of the AFL, Williams played eight seasons in Los Angeles.
NOTABLES: Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology
from Washington State. He carried the nickname “Clancy”
throughout his career.