Frederick Almor Williams (June 13, 1878 – January 31, 1962) was an

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coach. He served as the head football coach at Iowa State Normal School—now known as the

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—in 1900, Kansas State Normal School—now known as

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—in 1901,

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in 1903, and Creighton College—now known as Creighton University—in 1904. Williams also coached the Dodge Light Guards of

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in 1902. Williams was the second head football coach at Kansas State Normal in

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, serving for on season, in 1901, and compiling a record of 2–6–1. Williams was later an attorney in

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. He died on January 31, 1962, in Salem.

Head coaching record

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