Max Williams (basketball)

Max Williams (born February 28, 1938) was the general manager of the American Basketball Association team Dallas Chaparrals from 1967 to 1971. During his time with the Chaparrals, he became the team's head coach as well from 1970 to 1971. Outside of basketball, Williams was a real estate agent and oilman. In 2009, Williams was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Max Williams
Personal information
Born (1938-02-28) February 28, 1938
Avoca, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Career information
High schoolAvoca (Avoca, Texas)
CollegeSMU (1957–1960)
Career history
As coach:
1970Dallas Chaparrals

Early life and education

Williams was born on February 28, 1938 in Texas.[1] He grew up in Avoca and Guthrie during elementary school. Williams was a high school basketball player in Avoca and set a career record of 3,360 total points. In college, he played for the SMU Mustangs.[2]

Career

After college, Williams organized the creation of the Dallas Chaparrals in the American Basketball Association.[3] He first became the team's general manager upon their establishment in 1967 and held the position until 1971.[4] During his time as general manager, Williams took over as the Chaparral's head coach when Cliff Hagan resigned in 1970.[5] Williams remained as head coach until 1971 when he was fired.[6]

After leaving the Chaparrals, Williams became a real estate agent for a Dallas company in 1971 and was promoted to senior vice president in 1975. The same year, Williams started up companies in real estate and oil.[7] As an oilman, Williams worked together with Irv Deal and Ray Holifield in oil production projects throughout the late 1970s.[8]

Awards and honors

Williams was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2009[9] and the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013.[10]

Personal life

Williams is married and has two children.[11]

References
  1. Marcus, Jeff (2003). "Williams, C. Max". A Biographical Directory of Professional Basketball Coaches. American Sports History. 23. Lanham: Scarecrow Press. p. 426. ISBN 0810840073.
  2. Cherry, Brice (27 December 2009). "Max Williams: Texas' pro hoops pioneer". Waco Tribune-Herald. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  3. Sherrington, Kevin (Jan 2010). "Small-town legend made mark on city". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  4. "Max Williams Fired by Texas". Longview News-Journal. 12 April 1971. p. 2B.
  5. "Hagen Quits Chaps; Williams Takes Over". Austin American. 15 January 1970. p. A35.
  6. "Max Williams Dismissed From Chaparral Position". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 13 April 1971. p. C2.
  7. "Max Williams elected to C.A.A. board". Kerrville Mountain Sun. 26 March 1986. p. 12.
  8. Hurt III, Harry (February 1981). "New Oil: The Giddings Gamble". Texas Monthly. pp. 176–77. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
  9. "Max Williams". Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  10. "Williams, Max". Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
  11. Pirtle III, Caleb (2011). "Chapter 4". Gamble in the Devil's Chalk. Venture Galleries. ISBN 9781456602925. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
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