George Williams (YMCA) place was the YMCA, which he founded on 6 June 1844. It promoted Muscular Christianity. One of the earliest converts and contributors to the new association was George's employer, George Hitchcock. It also provided a safe place for young men and women. Williams was knighted by Queen Victoria in her 1894 Birthday Honours. After his death in 1905, he was commemorated by a stained-glass window in the nave of Westminster Abbey. Sir George Williams is buried in St Paul's Cathedral. Sir George Williams University in Montreal, which was founded by the YMCA, was named in commemoration of Williams; it was
George Williams III mid-2000's run of success; over the seven years of his AFL career, the SaberCats reached four ArenaBowls (winning three). Williams was used mainly as a defensive lineman; at times, however, he was also used as a wide receiver. In 2007, his most productive year as a wide receiver, he caught five passes for 16 yards; all five catches, however, were for touchdowns. Williams' AFL career concluded with the SaberCats' loss to the Philadelphia Soul in ArenaBowl XXII. He finished his career with 78 tackles, 8 sacks, and 2 interceptions. George Williams III George Roger Williams III (born December 8, 1975)