Former Salmen basketball standout Byron Williams will join the Xavier University of Louisiana Athletic Hall of Fame on Nov. 5. A dominant rebounder for the Gold Rush, Williams later spent 36 years as a coach, teacher and administrator in St. Tammany Parish schools.

By the Numbers
  • 1,036 career rebounds — a Xavier record.
  • 23 rebounds in a game, a school record Williams shares with Kenneth James.
  • Four straight seasons averaging at least 10 points per game.
  • 36 years in St. Tammany Parish public education; principal of Salmen from 2001 to 2007.
Yes, But

Williams’ legacy extends beyond his playing records: He credits his coaches, teammates and family for his success, and spent decades serving local students and communities.

Bottom Line

Williams’ induction recognizes both a record-setting Xavier career and a lifetime of impact in St. Tammany schools.