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American football player (1926–2005) For the British Olympic athlete, see Stan West (athlete).

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Stan West
No. 11, 64, 62, 55
West on a 1954 Bowman football card
Born:(1926-09-22)September 22, 1926
Weatherford, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:January 19, 2005(2005-01-19) (aged 78)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
CollegeOklahoma
NFL draft1950, round: 1, pick: 12
Drafted byLos Angeles Rams
Career history
As player
1950–1954Los Angeles Rams
1955New York Giants
1956–1957Chicago Cardinals
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls2

Stanley Bryon West (September 22, 1926 – January 19, 2005) was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, the New York Giants, and the Chicago Cardinals. He played collegiate ball at the University of Oklahoma under head coach Bud Wilkinson, who was quoted as saying that, "Stan West is one of the most talented players I have ever coached, exhibiting more raw talent than any other player on the team only to be matched by his toughness and dedication."

References

  1. "Stan West - Obituary". obits.oklahoman.com. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
1950 NFL draft first-round selections
Los Angeles Rams first-round draft picks
Formerly the Cleveland Rams (1936–1945) and St. Louis Rams (1995–2015)
Los Angeles Rams 1950 NFL draft selections
Los Angeles Rams 1951 NFL champions


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