Stan Wallace
American football player (1931–1999)
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Stanley Howard Wallace (November 15, 1931 – December 6, 1999) was a defensive back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini, he was drafted in the first round (6th overall) of the 1954 NFL draft.[1] He played for four years as a defensive back, catching 10 interceptions over his career.
PositionsDefensive back
Halfback
Halfback
BornNovember 15, 1931
Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S.
Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1999 (aged 68)
Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Positions | Defensive back Halfback | ||||||||
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| Born | November 15, 1931 Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | December 6, 1999 (aged 68) Urbana, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Hillsboro | ||||||||
| College | Illinois | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1954: 1st round, 6th overall pick | ||||||||
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He played his last two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL), playing 24 regular season and 4 playoff games, and catching 9 passes and intercepting 3 passes. He was an East Division All-Star in 1960.[2]
