Penn State national champion, ex-Philadelphia Eagle dead at 61 after cancer battle

Penn State national champion, ex-Philadelphia Eagle dead at 61 after cancer battle

Bob Williams, a former standout tight end who helped Penn State win a national title before spending time with three NFL teams, died on July 2.

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