Born: September 1, 1954
Hometown: Yazoo City, MS
Year Induction: 1997
Deceased : May 18, 2020
University of Mississippi (1972-1975)
Buffalo Bills (1976-1985)
Williams was nicknamed “Gentle Ben” at Ole Miss based on the television show with the same name. He actually wrestled a bear at halftime of a basketball game at Tad Smith Coliseum.
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