Rex B. Williams (May 12, 1918 – September 8, 2007) was an American football player. Born in Bonham, Texas, Williams attended Sherman High School in Texas and played college football for Texas Tech from 1937 to 1939. He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a center for the Chicago Cardinals in 1940 and for the Detroit Lions in 1945. He appeared in three NFL games. Between stints with the Cardinals and Lions, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was released by the Lions in mid-October 1945. References 1918 births 2007 deaths Texas Tech Red Raiders football players Chicago Cardinals players Detroit Lions players Players of American football from Texas United States Navy personnel of World War II