Charlie Williams (basketball)

Charles E. "Charlie" Williams (born September 5, 1943) is a former professional basketball player born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. A 6’0” guard from Stadium High School (Tacoma) and Seattle University, he played in the American Basketball Association (which later joined the NBA in the ABA-NBA merger) in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The highlight of his career was in 1968, when he teamed with Connie Hawkins to lead the Pittsburgh Pipers to the 1968 ABA Championship. Williams also played in the 1969 and 1970 ABA All-Star Games. He retired in 1973 with 6,020 total points and a career scoring average of 16.2 points per game.

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Pittsburgh Pipers 1967–68 ABA Champions

10 Chico Vaughn 12 Art Heyman 13 Craig Dill 14 Arvesta Kelly 20 Jim Jarvis 22 Steve Vacendak 24 Leroy Wright 30 Willie Porter 32 Trooper Washington 40 Tom Kerwin 42 Connie Hawkins (Playoffs MVP) 44 Charlie Williams 50 Rich Parks Head Coach Vince Cazzetta

Regular season Playoffs

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