On this day: Bowen, Declercq sign; Erden, Williams born

On this day, former Boston Celtics Bruce Bowen and Andrew DeClercq signed deals with the franchise, and big men Semih Erden and Willie Williams were born.

Former Boston forward Willie Williams shares the birthday with him, coming into this world in 1946.

A product of Florida State University, Williams would be drafted by the Celtics with the 38th overall pick of the 1970 NBA Draft, and would play a mere 16 games for the team before being waived by the team that next January.

Williams logged 0.9 points and 0.6 rebounds per game while with Boston.

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