Roy Williams (basketball player)

Roy Edward Williams (July 8, 1927 – September 14, 2020) was a Canadian basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He was born in Winnipeg. Williams was part of the Canadian basketball team, which was eliminated after the group stage in the 1952 tournament. He played all six matches. He was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.[2][3]

For the American coach and former college player, see Roy Williams (basketball coach).
Roy Williams
Personal information
Born(1927-07-08)July 8, 1927
Winnipeg, Manitoba
DiedSeptember 14, 2020(2020-09-14) (aged 93)
NationalityCanadian
Career information
High schoolGordon Bell
(Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Career history
1945–1950Manitoba Bisons
1950–1953University of Manitoba Grads

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Roy Williams Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  2. "Honoured Members Database | Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame".
  3. "Roy Williams Obituary - North Vancouver, BC".
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