Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
Denny Williams - Football - (1955-60)
Played both offensive and defensive line for the Catamounts for the 1955-56 seasons and the 1959-60 seasons. However, the Belmont, N.C., native made his mark as an offensive lineman for Western Carolina, earning honorable mention All-American honors during his four-year career. Williams additionally was a three-time All-North State Conference pick, an All-District 26 selection, and an All-State honoree. He also is the only offensive tackle on record in Western Carolina history to catch a touchdown pass. After his playing days at Western Carolina, Williams coached one year at WCU, one year at East Tennessee State and one year at Carson-Newman under former WCU head men's golf coach Johnny Wike. Williams would later get out of the collegiate ranks and spend 30 years as a high school coach and teacher at four different schools.
