Johnny Williams, former Troy athletics director and founder of Montgomery’s Salute to Veterans Bowl, has died. He was 68. Williams’ death was first reported by River Region Sports on Wednesday.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Former longtime Troy University athletic director and director of Montgomery’s Salute to Veterans ...

Williams, the former Troy athletics director and a longtime fixture in the central Alabama sporting community, ... “Johnny Williams has left a lasting impact on the sport of college football, ...

Johnny Williams was inducted into Troy's Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. He was the school's athletics director from 1994-2004 and also served as an assistant football coach for the Trojans.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Former longtime Troy University athletic director and director of Montgomery’s Salute to Veterans Bowl Johnny Williams has died after a battle with cancer.Williams was ...

Williams was responsible for bringing multiple bowl games to Montgomery over the years. ... Former longtime Troy athletic director Johnny Williams dies. Updated: Feb. 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM CST ...