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
Baltimore Colts (1949–1950) Chicago Bears (1951–1954)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts–yards: 296–1112 Receptions–yards: 143–2319 Touchdowns: 31
Player stats at NFL.com

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