Jim Stillwagon
All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman, College Football Hall of Fame member
About Jim Stillwagon
Lived 1949 – 2018 (aged 68). Jim Stillwagon was an American american football player and canadian football player.
James R. Stillwagon (February 11, 1949 – February 4, 2018) was an American football player who played five years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and was a two-time All-American during his college career.
Stillwagon was a three-year starter with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a consensus All-American selection as a junior and senior, and won the Outland Trophy and was the first-ever winner of the Lombardi Award. He also won the 1970 UPI Lineman of the Year. Stillwagon was one of the so-called Super Sophomores of 1968, guiding the Buckeyes to an undefeated season and a consensus national championship. Stillwagon and the other Super Sophomores finished their college careers with a record of 27–2.
Stillwagon was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (124th pick) of the 1971 NFL draft, but turned north to Canada for a pro career. In five years in the Canadian Football League (1971–1975) with the Toronto Argonauts, Stillwagon was a three time all star. He was runner up for the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 1972.
Stillwagon was honoured at the September 11, 2009 home game of the Toronto Argonauts as the newest addition to the team's list of All-Time Argos.
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Who was Jim Stillwagon?
All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman, College Football Hall of Fame member (1949-2018)
When was Jim Stillwagon born?
Jim Stillwagon was born on 11 February 1949 in Mount Vernon.
When did Jim Stillwagon die?
Jim Stillwagon died on 4 February 2018 in Columbus.
What was Jim Stillwagon's occupation?
Jim Stillwagon was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Jim Stillwagon?
Jim Stillwagon was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Stillwagon. https://biography.guide/jim-stillwagon/
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