Poppa’s Ring is a children’s book about football star Bill Willis and his experience and challenges as a trailblazer at East High School, The Ohio State University, and with the Cleveland Browns. Written by his daughter-in-law, Linda Fleming-Willis, a Columbus resident, the book focuses on Bill’s legacy of being a good communicator and the importance of family. A portion of each book sale is directed to the Bill and Odessa Willis Youth Fund at The Columbus Foundation.
The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on Facebook as we continue to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus through photography. You can also tune in on Instagram.