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Stan Heath

1927 – 2010

American football player

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About Stan Heath

Lived 1927 – 2010 (aged 83). Stan Heath was an American american football player and canadian football player.

Stanley Robert Heath (March 5, 1927 – September 26, 2010) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) who played 12 games for the Green Bay Packers.

Heath played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack, where he was the nation's top passer. Previously, he had been a member of the Wisconsin Badgers. Heath was the first NCAA quarterback to throw for over 2,000 yards in a season, a mark that would not be surpassed for fifteen years. He finished 5th in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1948.

In 1948, the Packers drafted him in the 25th round with the 231st overall pick and again in the 1949 NFL draft with the 5th pick in the 1st round. Heath only played one season with the Packers before moving to the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Heath is the son of former major league baseball player Mickey Heath, the uncle of attorney and TruTV television commentator Robert W. Bigelow, and cousin to broadcaster and author Jim Heath.

Heath died at his home in Jesup, Georgia.

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University of Nevada, Reno
Also known as
Stanley Robert Heath

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stan Heath?

American football player (1927-2010)

When was Stan Heath born?

Stan Heath was born on 5 March 1927 in Toledo.

When did Stan Heath die?

Stan Heath died on 26 September 2010 in Jesup.

What was Stan Heath's occupation?

Stan Heath was an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality was Stan Heath?

Stan Heath was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stan Heath

· Wikidata: Q7597682

· DBpedia: Stan Heath (gridiron football)

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