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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 the dominant ...
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.
23. Juni 2021 · 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 built legendary careers...
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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.
Bill Willis. A splendid leg-sprint to the hit, a bursting quickness through the block and a pulsating power in clearing the path for the runner - Bill Willis was all of this as a tackle on the Ohio State national championship team of 1942.
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...
