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 (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). 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, U.S.
Died:May 16, 2004(2004-05-16) (aged 78)
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
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

Head coaching record
Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding
Bradley Braves () (1955–1970)
1955 Bradley 5–3–1
1956 Bradley 7–2–1
1957 Bradley 6–2–1
1958 Bradley 3–4–1
1959 Bradley 2–7
1960 Bradley 3–7
1961 Bradley 6–4
1962 Bradley 4–6
1963 Bradley 4–5
1964 Bradley 6–4
1965 Bradley 5–5
1966 Bradley 6–4
1967 Bradley 3–6–1
1968 Bradley 4–6
1969 Bradley 1–8
1970 Bradley 1–8
Bradley: 66–81–5
Total:65–81–5

[3]

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.
  3. "Billy Stone". ncaa.org. Retrieved February 19, 2024.


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