Photos: Former Falcons great William Andrews

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Photos: Former Falcons great William Andrews

Photos of William Andrews, a standout running back for the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons running back William Andrews rests during a 14-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in 1986. File photo

Falcons running back William Andrews carries tacklers. AJC file photo

William Andrews rumbles in 1980 (Joe Benton/AJC staff)

William Andrews' number 31 was retired at halftime of a 1990 game. AJC file photo

William Andrews spikes the ball over his back after scoring his third touchdown in this 1983 game. (Michael Pugh/AJC staff)

William Andrews pushes through a hole against the Buffalo Bills in 1984 (Louie Favorite/AJC staff)

William Andrews is tackled by the Colts' Cliff Odom in 1986. AJC file photo

Andrews gets some running in in 1980. AJC file photo

Rams defenders can't stop William Andrews at the goal line in 1981. AJC file photo

Andrews prepares to film a United Way commercial in 1982. AJC file photo

Andrews breaks tackles against the Chicago Bears in 1980. AJC file photo

William Andrews celebrates a touchdown against the Bears in 1980. AJC file photo

Falcons running back William Andrews (left) is wrapped up by the Lions' Demetrious Johnson. File photo

Andrews drags a tackler in 1981. AJC file photo

Andrews leaps through a hole. AJC file photo

Andrews prepares for an interview in 1982. AJC file photo

William Andrews breaks through the Buffalo Bills defensive line in 1983. AJC file photo

William Andrews spends a little time fishing on an offday in 1987. AJC file photo

Andrews reaches the 1,000-yard mark against the Redskins in 1980. AJC file photo

Andrews tries to recover from a knee injury in 1987. AJC file photo

William Andrews watches his tee shot at a 2010 charity event. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

William Andrews in 1974 at Thomasville High School. AJC file photo

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Falcons running back William Andrews rests during a 14-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in 1986. File photo

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