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Sam Williams (basketball, born 1924) was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Basketball Association of America (BAA). He was born in Daingerfield, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at Austin. Williams played for the Chicago American Gears of the NBL from 1946 to 1948, and then for the Chicago Stags of the BAA from 1948 to 1950. He was a two-time All-Star in the NBL, and was named to the All-BAA Second Team in 1949. Williams was known for his defensive prowess, and was considered one of the best defensive players in the league. He was also an excellent rebounder, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game in his career. Williams retired from professional basketball in 1950, and went on to become a successful businessman. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 88.

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Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 29 June, 1924
Birthday 29 June
Birthplace Daingerfield, Texas, U.S.
Date of death (2012-10-15)
Died Place McAllen, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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2012

Williams died on October 15, 2012, from natural causes.

2010

The UTPA Fieldhouse, where the team plays their home games, had its center court rededicated to Williams on November 20, 2010. He was also named head coach emeritus, becoming just the second former coach at Texas Pan–American to earn that honor (baseball coach Al Ogletree was the first).

1924

Walter "Sam" Williams (June 29, 1924 – October 15, 2012) was an American college basketball coach. He is considered an early pioneer of racial integration in the college game and is the University of Texas–Pan American's all-time leader in wins (244), including its only men's basketball national championship in 1962–63. Williams is referred to as the "Father of Broncs Basketball" at Texas Pan–American. He oversaw the school's transition from a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) program into an NCAA Division I program. During his 15 year tenure, he had 11 winning seasons, 4 20-win seasons, and 244 total victories. He also coached the baseball team for one season.