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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 ...
William Karnet Willis, Spitzname: Deke war ein US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler und -Trainer. Er spielte in der Defensive Line und in der Offensive Line bei den Cleveland Browns in der All-America Football Conference und in der National Football League.
Bill Willis was a middle guard for the Cleveland Browns who broke the color barrier in pro football in 1946. He played eight seasons, earned seven All-League selections and three Pro Bowls, and made a key tackle in the 1950 championship game.
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.
28. Nov. 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.
Bill Willis was a pioneer in breaking the color barrier in pro football and a key player on five championship teams for the Browns from 1946-53. He was a quick and agile defensive lineman who refused to fight back against racial taunts and helped lead Ohio State to a national title in 1942.
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 ...
