University of California Athletics

One of the storied names of Cal athletics … starred in both football and baseball in the 1930’s … later served 20 years at the university in student-related capacities that included Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (1970-76), Dean of Students (1967-70), Dean of Men (1959-66) and Director of Student Activities (1957-59) … earned both first-team All-America and first-team All-Coast notice as a senior halfback in 1934, at the end of his career Williams remained the Bears’ No. 17 all-time career rusher with 1,404 yards on 526 carries … also was a fine punter and owned the fifth-longest punt in Cal history, a 72-yarder against USC in 1933 … lettered on the 1934 and 1935 Cal baseball teams, with both clubs finishing first in the conference and combining for a 45-15-1 record during that period.