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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 ...
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.
Willis’ outstanding play earned him enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We take a look at the life of Bill Willis – before, during, and after his Cleveland Browns career. 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.
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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.
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.
Nov 28, 2007 · COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Bill Willis, a Hall of Fame guard with the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Ohio State's first black football All-American, has died after a short illness. He was 86.
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. ... Willis, who retired from ...
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