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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.
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...
29. Nov. 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.
Bill Willis was one of the most dominant defensive linemen to play pro football after World War II. His His success helped open the doors of the pro game for other Afro-Americans.
