About Stanley Shakespeare
Lived 1963 – 2005 (aged 42). Stanley Shakespeare was an American american football player.
Stanley C. Shakespeare (February 5, 1963 – April 26, 2005) was an American professional football wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami.
Early life and college Stanley C. Shakespeare was born on February 5, 1963, in Auburn, New York. He attended Lake Worth High School in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. In 1982, he recorded four receptions for 48 yards, three rushing attempts for 31 yards and one touchdown, and one kick return for 19 yards. He caught 34 passes for 452 yards and four touchdowns in 1983 as the Hurricanes were named consensus national champions. He was released on October 19, 1987, after the strike ended.
Personal life Shakespeare drowned on April 26, 2005, after being knocked off his boat by a large wave.
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Who was Stanley Shakespeare?
American football player (1963-2005)
When was Stanley Shakespeare born?
Stanley Shakespeare was born on 5 February 1963 in Auburn.
When did Stanley Shakespeare die?
Stanley Shakespeare died on 26 April 2005 in Jupiter.
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Stanley Shakespeare was an american football player.
What nationality was Stanley Shakespeare?
Stanley Shakespeare was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stanley Shakespeare. https://biography.guide/stanley-shakespeare/
MLA: "Stanley Shakespeare." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stanley-shakespeare/.
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