Stan Wallace

Stan Wallace
No. 40, 74
PositionsDefensive back
Halfback
Personal information
Born(1931-11-15)November 15, 1931
Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1999(1999-12-06) (aged 68)
Urbana, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolHillsboro (Hillsboro, Illinois)
CollegeIllinois
NFL draft1954: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • CFL East All-Star (1960)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions10
Fumble recoveries6
Return yards13
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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]

References

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  1. ^ Davis, Jeff. Papa Bear: The Life and Legacy of George Halas. McGraw-Hill, 2005. 311. ISBN 0-07-147741-1
  2. ^ CFLAPEDIA entry : Stan Wallace
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