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Reg Williams (footballer)

For other uses, see Reginald Williams.

Reginald Frederick Williams (28 January 1922 – 6 October 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.

Club career

Williams was named as Chelsea's oldest surviving player in February 2011.[2]

Personal life

Williams' father, Reg "Skilly" Sr. was also a footballer, amassing almost 400 appearances for Watford.[3] Two of his grandchildren, Danny and Darren Grieves, as well as Darren's son, Jack also went on to play football, with Jack who plays for Watford.[3]

Death

He died in October 2011.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Reg Williams at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ Pickard, Michael (23 February 2011). "Former Hornet Reg Williams is Chelsea's oldest living former player". watfordobserver.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Grieves: "Growing Up Playing For The Club You Support Is Everything You Dream About"". watfordfc.com. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Reg Williams: 1922–2011". 7 October 2011. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2022.