Arthur Vincent "Pop" Williams (May 4, 1906 – February 6, 1979) was an American professional

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who played five seasons in the

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(NFL) with the Providence Steam Roller and

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. He played

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at Connecticut Agricultural College.

Early life and college

Arthur Vincent Williams was born on May 4, 1906, in Cannondale, Connecticut. He attended Killingly High School in Killingly, Connecticut. Williams was a member of the Connecticut Aggies of Connecticut Agricultural College from 1924 to 1927 and a three-year

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from 1925 to 1927.

Professional career

Williams played in seven games, starting five, for the Providence Steam Roller of the

(NFL) in 1928, scoring three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. The Steam Roller finished first in the NFL with a 8–1–2 record. Williams appeared in all 12 games, starting eight, in 1929, rushing for six touchdowns while also catching one touchdown. Providence finished the 1929 season seventh place in the league with a 4–6–2 record. He played in all 11 games, starting eight, during the 1930 season and scored two rushing touchdowns as the Steam Roller went 6–4–1. He appeared in eight games, starting two, in 1931. Williams played in one game for the

of the NFL during the 1932 season. Williams appeared in six games, all starts, for the Mount Vernon Cardinals of the American Association in 1937 and rushed for one touchdown.

Personal life

Williams died on February 5, 1979, in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Pop 1906 births 1979 deaths Players of American football from Fairfield County, Connecticut American football running backs American football defensive backs UConn Huskies football players Providence Steam Roller players Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) players American Association (American football) players