The University of San Francisco is mourning the sudden death of the school’s athletic director.
The school notified its community that Larry Williams died Thursday while working out at War Memorial Gym on campus. He was 62 years old.
“Our prayers go out to Larry’s wife, Laura, their children, Kristin, Sean, Scott, Eric, and Louis, their families, and his grandchildren,” the university wrote in a statement. “My thoughts and prayers also go to the university’s 250 student-athletes and all of the coaches and staff under Larry’s skillful watch.”
Williams was named the Jesuit university’s athletic director in 2022.
“USF represents to me the almost perfect combination of things I cherish,” Williams said at the time. “No. 1, it’s the Catholic identity. No. 2, it’s the deep educational mission. And No. 3, it’s athletic participation in an environment that very specifically includes 1 and 2. At this point in my career, there’s almost a vocational element to what I do here at USF.”
Born in Orange County, California, Williams was a two-time All-American at Notre Dame before he entered the NFL. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1985 draft and he went on to have stints with the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots, as well, during his five-year career.
Williams is survived by his wife and their five children.