Billy Stone (American football)

William John Stone (October 25, 1925 – May 16, 2004) was a professional American football halfback and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League. He attended Bradley University. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in the 12th round of the 1949 NFL Draft.[1] He was also drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1951 NFL Draft after the Baltimore Colts folded.[2]

Billy Stone
Stone on a 1952 Bowman football card
No. 82, 5, 45
Position:Halfback, defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1925-10-25)October 25, 1925
Peoria, Illinois
Died:May 16, 2004(2004-05-16) (aged 78)
Peoria, Illinois
Career information
College:Bradley
NFL Draft:1949 / Round: 12 / Pick: 120
Supplemental draft:1951 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts–yards:296–1112
Receptions–yards:143–2319
Touchdowns:31
Player stats at NFL.com

References

  1. "Billy Stone". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  2. "Pro Football Draft History: 1951". profootballhof.com. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
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