Bill Willis

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Willis was an All-America tackle at Ohio State before joining the Browns in 1946. He played both offense and defense, but excelled as a defensive middle guard. His lightning quickness was his constant trademark that earned him a job in his first pro scrimmage. Willis had a touchdown-saving tackle against the Giants that preserved the Browns win in the team's 1950 NFL title drive. He was All-AAFC three times, named All-NFL from 1950-53 and participated in three NFL Pro Bowls. Willis was born on Oct. 5, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio.

-- Fred Greetham