Perry Williams (running back)
Perry Andrew Williams (born December 11, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1969 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
Williams is currently ranked high on the Boilermakers' career rushing charts; 8th in attempts (514), 11th in yards (2,049), 4th in rushing touchdowns (30), 5th in total touchdowns (31) and 14th in points (174). In July 2013, Williams was touted as the No. 7 Running Back in Purdue history.
Williams finished in the Top Ten of eight offensive categories during his Purdue career; leading the Big Ten in touchdowns and rushing attempts as a sophomore.
1966 season
As a sophomore, Williams led the Boilersmakers in rushing (750 yds), total yardage (844 yds) and touchdowns (11). He scored both Purdue touchdowns in the Boilermakers' 14-13 victory over USC in the 1967 Rose Bowl. The Boilermakers finished with a record of 9-2 and Top Ten ranking.