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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 ...
29. Nov. 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.
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Bill Willis is considered one of the greatest ever to play. We look at his career and life after football.
23. Juni 2021 · 54. 1.8K views 2 years ago. Among intense racial segregation across the country, the Browns signed Bill Willis and Marion Motley, two players who demanded respect with their play on the field and ...
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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.
1971. Position: Tackle. Years: 1942-1944. Place of Birth: Columbus, OH. Date of Birth: Oct 05, 1921. Place of Death: Columbus, OH. Date of Death: Nov 27, 2007. Jersey Number: 99. Height: 6-2.
29. Nov. 2007 · Bill Willis, the Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame guard who played a major role in breaking professional football’s racial barrier in the decade after World War II, died Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio...
