The Miami Dolphins have had a number of memorable running backs that have graced the fields in South Florida, but Ricky Williams might’ve been the most memorable of the bunch.
Williams played seven seasons with the Dolphins from 2002-10, ending his time in Miami having rushed for more yards than anyone to don the aqua and orange not named Larry Csonka. He also finished second in franchise history, right behind Csonka again, in rushing touchdowns.
In a recent episode of “The Dan LeBetard Show with Stugotz,” Williams revealed that he’s actually changed his name over a year ago to “Errick Miron,” taking his wife’s last name.
“I did it probably a year and a half ago, made it official,” Williams said (transcribed by Ravens Wire). “Something I’ve been thinking about and talking about, and I finally went through the steps and I went to the social security office with my marriage certificate, and I went through the process, and it was quick and easy, and it felt meaningful. It felt really meaningful.”
The former Texas Longhorn actually revealed that Williams wasn’t even his real last name.
“There’s like one of those family secrets…My grandma, obviously, back then you don’t say anything. And so Williams was her husband’s name who wasn’t my dad’s father. So Williams is not even really my last name…”
While fans will still likely call him by his former last name, his new one seems to be very special to him.
