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
Baltimore Colts (1949–1950) Chicago Bears (1951–1954)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts–yards: 296–1112 Receptions–yards: 143–2319 Touchdowns: 31 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing
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.