Billy Stacy
American football player (1936–2019)
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Billy McGovern Stacy (July 30, 1936 – September 10, 2019) was an American professional football player who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals. He was selected to one Pro Bowl. He later served as mayor of Starkville, Mississippi (1985–1989).[1][2][3]
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BornJuly 30, 1936
Drew, Mississippi, U.S.
Drew, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 2019 (aged 83)
Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.
Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Born | July 30, 1936 Drew, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | September 10, 2019 (aged 83) Starkville, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Mississippi St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1959: 1st round, 3rd overall pick | ||||||||
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He was the last player in NFL history to record a touchdown reception, a fumble return touchdown, and an interception return touchdown in a single season until J. J. Watt did so in 2014.[4]
