Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2002
- Class:
- 1958
Williams, a 1958 Kent State graduate, played baseball and basketball for the Golden Flashes, earning three varsity "K's" on the diamond (1955-1957) and being elected team captain as a senior. Following his playing career he joined the Kent State athletic department staff as assistant athletic director and business manager, a position he held from 1957-1968. During his tenure he was the manager for NCAA Wrestling Tournaments in 1963 and 1967 and a pair of NCAA first round regional basketball tournaments held at Kent State's Memorial Gym (MAC Center). Williams, a native of Dayton, Ohio also served as the advisor of the undergraduate Varsity "K" Club for eight years. His influence on Kent State Athletics continued throughout his more than 30-year university career during which time he served in several capacitities, retiring as associate vice president of business affairs in 1993. As director of physical plant services (1977-1991) he was instruemental in the planning and construction of the Varsity "K" Room at Dix Stadium. Williams served on the Varsity "K" Alumni Association's Board of Directors for 12 years and was honored as the Varsity "K" Person of the Year in 1989.
