{"id":396828,"date":"2022-07-10T20:53:55","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T20:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=396828"},"modified":"2022-07-11T07:11:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:11:08","slug":"nfl-fans-pay-tribute-to-jimmy-williams-as-former-cb-passes-away-aged-43","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/nfl-fans-pay-tribute-to-jimmy-williams-as-former-cb-passes-away-aged-43\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL fans pay tribute to Jimmy Williams as former Seahawks CB passes away aged 43"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jimmy Williams, a former cornerback for the <a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/nfl\/nfl-team-detail\/SEA\/home\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a> and San Francisco 49ers, passed away on Friday at the age of 43. Williams passed away, according to The Baton Rouge Advocate, from an unspecified disease. The Nashville Tennesseean reports that his alma institution Vanderbilt refuses to give further information about his passing while citing the desires of his family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Williams excelled at Vanderbilt from 1997 to 2000 as a defensive back and return specialist. Williams, an All-SEC cornerback, averaged 23 yards per kickoff return over the course of four seasons. He is one of just three players in school history to score on both a punt and a kick return, according to the Tennessean. In 2001, he graduated from Vanderbilt with a bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_396830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-396830\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-396830\" src=\"https:\/\/yebscore-cms.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2022\/07\/f571b0ea9b5feecf44005ed4c3942d24-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yebscore-cms.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2022\/07\/f571b0ea9b5feecf44005ed4c3942d24-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yebscore-cms.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/2022\/07\/f571b0ea9b5feecf44005ed4c3942d24.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-396830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credits &#8211; Yahoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on fan polling, the program named Williams, who played for Vanderbilt from 1997 to 2000, as one of the 100 best Commodore players of the past 100 years in May. Williams was one of three Vanderbilt players to score on a punt and a kick return touchdown, and he was honoured as an SEC Football Legend in 2013. He has the fifth-most kickoff return yards in program history.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 49ers mourn the passing of alumni Jimmy Williams.<\/p>\n<p>Our organization sends its condolences to his wife, Chandra, and the entire Williams family. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tvRJGpyg8i\">pic.twitter.com\/tvRJGpyg8i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/49ers\/status\/1545494352683626496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Williams played six seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks and 49ers after four years in the program and was selected in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Several well-known Vanderbilt administrators discussed Williams&#8217; influence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to converting to cornerback, Williams attended Vanderbilt as a running back. He was taken by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft, although he was never a player for Buffalo. He eventually settled in San Francisco and played there for four seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Williams continued to play with the Seahawks for two seasons and served as team captain in 2005 when they lost to the Steelers in the Super Bowl XL. Over the course of a six-year NFL career, he played in 80 games, seven of which he started. He had 151 tackles, three interceptions, one sack, and 13 pass breakups. The special teams player&#8217;s average punt return of 16.8 yards in 2002 was the best in the NFL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe Seahawks are devastated by the loss of former Special Teams Captain Jimmy Williams. Williams played for two seasons for the Seahawks and was a member of Seattle\u2019s Super Bowl XL team. We send our deepest condolences to the entire Williams family.\u201d, Seattle Seahawks reacted on Twitter.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Seahawks are devastated by the loss of former Special Teams Captain Jimmy Williams. Williams played two seasons for the Seahawks and was a member of Seattle\u2019s Super Bowl XL team. We send our deepest condolences to the entire Williams family.<\/p>\n<p>Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gonzalesphoto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@gonzalesphoto<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Tp7HlUXMc0\">pic.twitter.com\/Tp7HlUXMc0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Seahawks\/status\/1545590369416400896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>NFL fans react to Jimmy Williams&#8217; passing<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One fan tweeted, \u201cMy heart is broken at the loss of Jimmy Williams. This man loved Vanderbilt more than anyone. You could feel his positivity shine through his smile. I\u2019m grateful to have spent time with the Williams family this week and am praying for Chandra &amp; Ace during this unimaginable time\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more tweets from fans and admirers of Jimmy Williams:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Very saddened to hear that Vandy legend Jimmy Williams has passed. One of the most versatile players in school history, Jimmy was even classier away from the sport. Wonderful teammate, father, husband. Loved his Commodores. <br \/>RIP <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JyammIAm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JyammIAm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Larry Leathers (@LLLeathers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LLLeathers\/status\/1545451666790617091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rest In Peace to LOUISIANA LEGEND Jimmy Williams.<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy was a standout athlete at Episcopal in Baton Rouge and went on to Vanderbilt and then the NFL where he played in a Super Bowl with the Seahawks. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Williams family and all those affected.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Jordy Culotta Show (@CulottaShow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CulottaShow\/status\/1545525006913921040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is heartbreaking \ud83d\udc94. Jimmy Williams was a good friend at Vandy, his smile could brighten your day any day. He was brilliant and a phenomenal athlete and person. My heart is broken for his family &amp; all who loved him. We were so blessed to have our time with him. \ud83d\ude4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xrHnw3w5Tv\">https:\/\/t.co\/xrHnw3w5Tv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dr. Jacqueline Schuman #\ud83d\udfe6 (@jacquischuman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jacquischuman\/status\/1545474708375801856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94 <br \/>This hurts. R.I.H to my classmate and friend, Jimmy Williams. There\u2019s a lot of people who will miss you dearly.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/dores4life?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#dores4life<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4OKpKIIjqm\">https:\/\/t.co\/4OKpKIIjqm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; E. Dillard (@EriDx2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EriDx2\/status\/1545460847635570689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">My heart hurts as I write this. I am blessed to have been student-athletes and friends with Jimmy Williams. I spent time with him this week and was reminded of the gift he is to the world. Learning of his passing hurts so badly.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Candice Storey Lee (@VandyAD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VandyAD\/status\/1545443305562918912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I hope Jimmy Williams was told about this &amp; could celebrate the acknowledgment before today\ud83d\ude22\ud83d\ude22<br \/>RIP my friend!!<br \/>100% Vandy man!!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AnchorDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AnchorDown<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k4VHcbf8y3\">https:\/\/t.co\/k4VHcbf8y3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Trey Bland (@treybland0911) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/treybland0911\/status\/1545531765917470725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/nashvegas__\/status\/1545581413805821954<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jimmy Williams was a great student-athlete, a fantastic coach, and was a tremendous husband and father. <\/p>\n<p>Prayers to the Willams\u2019 Family and all of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EHSBRAthletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EHSBRAthletics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmorUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmorUp<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wCgkv1xJoa\">https:\/\/t.co\/wCgkv1xJoa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dunham Athletics (@DunhamAthletics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DunhamAthletics\/status\/1545570854968385537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 9, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>More NFL news:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/super-bowl-winner-and-tv-personality-tony-siragusa-passes-away-aged-55\/\">Super Bowl winner and TV personality Tony Siragusa passes away aged 55<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/how-many-super-bowl-rings-does-rob-gronkowski-have\/\">How many Super Bowl rings does Rob Gronkowski have?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/deshaun-watson-has-settled-20-of-24-sexual-misbehavior-cases-filed-against-him\/\">Deshaun Watson has settled 20 of 24 sexual misbehaviour cases filed against him<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Follow our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/nfl\/home\">NFL<\/a>\u00a0page for more key NFL updates and news<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jimmy Williams, a former cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, passed away on Friday at the age of 43. Williams passed away, according to The Baton Rouge Advocate, from an unspecified disease. The Nashville Tennesseean reports that his alma institution Vanderbilt refuses to give further information about his passing while citing the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":396829,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48,68,69],"tags":[2515,28,623,621],"class_list":["post-396828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl","category-san-francisco-49ers","category-seattle-seahawks","tag-jimmy-williams","tag-nfl","tag-san-francisco-49ers","tag-seattle-seahawks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396828"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396828\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/396829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=396828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=396828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}