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May 20, 2024 · The Block O jersey not only represents Ohio State since it physically looks like a block letter “O”, but the Buckeyes use it to commemorate Bill Willis. As an edge rusher from 1942-44, Willis exemplified what it meant to be a Buckeye.
2 days ago · Ohio State officially formed a football team in 1890, but the Buckeyes didn’t win a national championship until 1942. ... Bill Willis (1942-44) ... Willis was an anchor for Ohio State's first ...
May 20, 2024 · By BVM Sportsdesk, 9h ago. Ohio State is set to continue its Block O jersey tradition for the fifth year in 2024, honoring late Buckeye legend Bill Willis. Candidates for this honor include senior edge rusher Jack Sawyer, running back TreVeyon Henderson, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, and cornerback Denzel Burke.
May 25, 2024 · The Ohio State football team is now going to have to play players coming into the program directly. How are they going to deal with that? Mar 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide ...
2 days ago · Playing for the Cleveland Browns, Willis is considered to be the first African-American to start a game at the professional level. A Hall of Famer at both levels, Willis won four AAFC championships, an NFL title (pre-Super Bowl), and was named to the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team. Willis’ No. 99 was retired by Ohio State in 2007.
May 24, 2024 · The Ohio State Buckeyes football team competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, ... 1944: Jack Dugger (E), Bill Willis (T), ...
May 24, 2024 · Washington Football Team: End 1945 Sammy Fox: New York Giants: End 1946 George Cheroke: Cleveland Browns: OG Lou Groza: Cleveland Browns: K Bill Willis: Cleveland Browns: DT 1947 Spiro Dellerba: Cleveland Browns: LB/FB 1950 Ray DiPierro: Green Bay Packers: OG 1960 Glenn Davis: Detroit Lions: WR 1974 Fred Pagac: Chicago Bears: TE 1978 Doug ...
