Inductee Information

Name
Roy Williams











Inducted

1983

Induction Category

Athletes

University
University of Manitoba


Team

Bisons, Paulins, Grads



Biography



A graduate of Gordon Bell High School and Junior League basketball, Roy
played for five years at the University of Manitoba from 1945 thru
1950. He became an instant star, leading his team in scoring and
rebounding in each of those years.




While playing for the "Bisons", he was an impact player for
the Winnipeg "Paulins" that won Provincial Championships in 1948 and
1949. From 1951 thru 1953, Roy played for the Varsity "Grads" in the
Senior "A" League. During that time, he was a League All-Star each year
and the League MVP twice.




In 1952, he was selected to represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.


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