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Dec 4, 2023 · The gilded home of the late interior designer and febrile socialite, Bill Willis, Dar Noujoum was once a royal residence, rented to Willis by a prince from the early 1970s until his death in...
Apr 30, 2012 · One such adventuresome expat was Bill Willis (1937–2009), the lanky, cranky, often pharmacologically fueled interior designer to Morocco’s fête set for nearly 40 years. Americans with a ...
Nov 29, 2007 · Nov. 29, 2007 12 AM PT. From Times Staff and Wire Reports. Bill Willis, a Hall of Fame guard with the Cleveland Browns and one of four black players to break modern professional football’s color ...
Bill Willis. William Karnet Willis (October 5, 1921 – November 27, 2007) was an American football middle guard and guard who played for eight seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). Known for his quickness and strength despite his small stature, Willis was one of ...
The Early Years Through High School. William Karnet Willis was born on October 5, 1921 in Georgia. Willis’ family moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1922. Willis’ father, Clement, died of pneumonia on April 10, 1923. Willis was raised by his mother, Williana (“Anna”), and grandfather.
Bill Willis, at 6-2 and 210 pounds, was small by pro football standards in 1946, yet he performed in a class by himself, particularly on defense. In the eight years he played for the Cleveland Browns from 1946 through 1953, he was a first-team All-League selection seven times and a second-team choice once. He also played in three NFL Pro Bowls.
Bill Willis. 1921-2007. Professional football player, administrator. One of the first African Americans to play in the modern National Football League (NFL), Bill Willis overcame a racially discriminatory environment and became a well-loved star of the game. Both in Cleveland, Ohio, where he played for eight seasons with the Cleveland Browns ...
