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    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 ...

  2. The Bill Willis Trophy is presented annually by the Touchdown Club of Columbus to the nation’s top collegiate defensive lineman. The Bill Willis Trophy was awarded to Myles Garrett in 2015. On July 14, 2020, the Browns announced that Ashton Grant would be the first-ever recipient of the Bill Willis Coaching Fellowship. “The opportunity is huge.

  3. 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.

  4. Nov 29, 2007 · Bill Willis, a Hall of Fame guard with the Cleveland Browns and one of four black players to break modern professional football’s color barrier in 1946, has died. He was 86.

  5. Nov 29, 2007 · Bill Willis was the Cleveland Browns’ Hall of Fame guard who played a major role in breaking pro football’s color barrier in the decade after World War II.

  6. Bill Willis – Middle Guard. Bill Willis wasn't just a great football player but also a historical figure in the advancement of African Americans in sports and society while playing middle guard ...

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  8. A sprinter's speed made Willis one of the greatest linemen at running interference, and many an opponent left Ohio Stadium feeling the pains of a Willis pop-block. Bill's 6-2 frame of muscle and brawn belied his fleetness afoot, yet he was a varsity dash man rarely outdistanced.

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