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]
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Position: | Halfback, defensive back | ||||||
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Born: | (1925-10-25)October 25, 1925 Peoria, Illinois | ||||||
Died: | May 16, 2004(2004-05-16) (aged 78) Peoria, Illinois | ||||||
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College: | Bradley | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1949 / Round: 12 / Pick: 120 | ||||||
Supplemental draft: | 1951 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | ||||||
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