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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 ...
Jun 19, 2023 · Bill Willis was a star athlete at Columbus East High School in 1940. If it would have been 2023 instead of 1940, he would have been considered a 5-star can’t-miss prospect. But alas, it wasn’t ...
Nov 29, 2007 · Bill Willis, a Hall of Fame guard ... Willis was a key part of Ohio State’s 1942 national championship squad and an All-American in 1943 and 1944. He was a devastating blocker on offense and a ...
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. Willis died ...
After a mediocre 3-6 season in 1943, Willis and the Bucks rebounded for a perfect nine-game season and another Big Ten crown. Few Ohio State followers knew that Bill Willis was as nimble at his studies as he was along the Buckeye line, as he carried a high class ranking in Business Administration. In 1945, Willis was head coach at Kentucky State.
Jul 2, 2018 · Willis earned All-America honors in 1943 and 1944 (Ohio State’s first-such African-American honoree), and was a key part of the Buckeyes’ 1942 national championship squad. Bill Willis’ No. 99 was retired at halftime of the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game on Nov. 3, 2007.
Feb 1, 2021 · Before Jackie Robison, there was Bill Willis, a son of Columbus and a football legend. "Bill Willis was one of the finest person you could ever meet,” Ohio State historian Jack Park said. Credit ...
