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Billy Stone

1925 – 2004

American football player and coach

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Lived 1925 – 2004 (aged 78). Billy Stone was an American american football player.

William John Stone (October 25, 1925 – May 16, 2004) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Bradley Braves. Stone was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1949 NFL draft. He was also chosen by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1951 NFL draft after the Baltimore Colts folded.

NFL/AAFC career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1949 BCL 12 1 51 205 4.0 - 2 31 621 20.0 66 6 1950 BCL 8 5 14 113 8.1 72 1 12 324 27.0 69 4 1951 CHI 12 12 30 123 4.1 42 1 18 320 17.8 62 1 1952 CHI 10 10 50 196 3.9 48 2 13 283 21.8 59 2 1953 CHI 12 9 72 169 2.3 28 2 34 376 11.1 51 4 1954 CHI 12 11 79 306 3.9 23 3 35 395 11.3 42 3 66 48 296 1,112 3.8 72 11 143 2,319 16.2 69 20

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Bradley University
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William John Stone

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Billy Stone?

American football player and coach (1925-2004)

When was Billy Stone born?

Billy Stone was born on 25 October 1925 in Peoria.

When did Billy Stone die?

Billy Stone died on 16 May 2004.

What was Billy Stone's occupation?

Billy Stone was an american football player.

What nationality was Billy Stone?

Billy Stone was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Billy Stone

· Wikidata: Q4913342

· DBpedia: Billy Stone (American football, born 1925)

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