Charles Williams '49 (2001) - Hall of Fame - Davidson College Athletics

Charles Williams '49

Induction:
2001
Class:
1949

Mike Williams, considered by his peers as the best athlete at Davidson of his era, was a multi-sport star for the Wildcat, participating in basketball, football and tennis. In basketball, he played four seasons (1944, ’47, ’48, ’49) and was co-captain for two years. In football he played three seasons (1943, ’47, ’48) and was a member of the tennis team two years (1947, ’48). He was named all-state in basketball and was a third team All-Southern Conference selection. His Davidson career was interrupted by a tour of duty with the Army Air Corps from 1944-46. At Davidson, he was a member of the Student Council, junior class president, president of Kappa Sigma and was named to Who’s Who Among American College Students.