Alvin Williams (American football) facts for kids
| Position: | Wide receiver / Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | January 17, 1965 | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | M. B. Smiley (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas Southern (1984–1987) | ||||||||||
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Alvin Williams, born on January 17, 1965, is a former American football player. He played for five seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). During his career, he was a member of several teams. These included the New England Steamrollers and the Denver Dynamite. Before becoming a professional, he played college football at Texas Southern University.
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Early Life and College Football
Alvin Williams was born in 1965. He grew up in Houston, Texas. For high school, he went to M. B. Smiley High School in Houston.
After high school, Alvin played college football. He was a part of the Texas Southern Tigers team. He played for them from 1984 to 1987.
Professional Football Career
Alvin Williams started his professional career in the Arena Football League (AFL). He joined the New England Steamrollers in 1988. In the AFL, players often played both offense and defense. This was because of the league's "ironman rules."
Playing for the Steamrollers
In 1988, Alvin played 11 games for the Steamrollers. He was a wide receiver and a defensive back. He caught 35 passes for 369 yards and scored seven touchdowns. On defense, he made 29 solo tackles and had two interceptions. The Steamrollers finished that season with a 3–9 record.
Time with the Pittsburgh Gladiators
In 1989, Williams played for the Pittsburgh Gladiators. He played in all four of their games. He caught 12 passes for 235 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also made 11 solo tackles and had two interceptions. For his great performance, he was named first-team All-Arena. The Gladiators had a 3–1 record in the regular season. They made it to ArenaBowl III but lost the championship game.
Years with the Denver Dynamite
Alvin Williams then joined the Denver Dynamite. In 1990, he played in all eight games. He made 28 solo tackles and had three interceptions. He also caught two passes for 21 yards and one touchdown. The Dynamite finished with a 4–4 record. They lost in the first round of the playoffs.
He continued with the Dynamite in 1991. He played in all ten games that season. He made 42 solo tackles and had six interceptions. One of his interceptions was returned for a touchdown. He was recognized for his defensive skills. He earned second-team All-Arena honors that year. The Dynamite had a 6–4 record but lost in the first round of the playoffs.
Final Seasons in the AFL
In 1992, Alvin Williams played for two different AFL teams. He played six games for the New Orleans Night. For the Night, he caught 16 passes for 164 yards and three touchdowns. He also made 18 solo tackles and had two interceptions. He returned 20 kickoffs for 374 yards and one touchdown.
Later in 1992, he played three games for the Sacramento Attack. With the Attack, he made six solo tackles and had one interception. He also caught one pass for a 46-yard touchdown.
