Fred Willis, a former star running back at Boston College who played six seasons in the NFL, has died, his alma mater announced on Saturday. Boston College said Willis died on Tuesday. He was Boston College’s first 1,000-yard rusher and was the first to surpass 2,000 rushing yards in his career with the Eagles. He was later inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of Fame. “A successful restaurateur beyond his football career, Willis would establish several successful restaurants both locally and nationally.

Source: Fox News July 10, 2023 04:35 UTC