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Ricky Williams

Born: May 21, 1977
Football RB

became all-time NCAA Div. I-A leader in rushing yards 6,279) and TDs (75) at Texas but has been passed in both categories; 1998 Heisman Trophy winner; Mike Ditka and New Orleans Saints traded their entire draft to take him fifth overall in 1999 NFL draft; traded to Miami Dolphins in 2002; retired suddenly just prior to 2004 season.


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