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2016 Football In Memoriam: Remembering the Legends Lost

BySayre Bedinger|
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 6, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; (L-R) Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016 enshrinees Rich Stanfel (representing late father Dick Stanfel), Justin Stabler, Jack Stabler (representing late grandfather Ken Stabler), Orlando Pace, Kevin Greene, Brett Favre, Tony Dungy and Eddie DeBartolo Jr. pose for a photo at a press conference to announce the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; (L-R) Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016 enshrinees Rich Stanfel (representing late father Dick Stanfel), Justin Stabler, Jack Stabler (representing late grandfather Ken Stabler), Orlando Pace, Kevin Greene, Brett Favre, Tony Dungy and Eddie DeBartolo Jr. pose for a photo at a press conference to announce the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016 at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Stanfill: 1947-2016

Bill Stanfill passed away in November at the age of 69 from apparent complications from a fall he suffered. Stanfill’s incredible football journey started at the University of Georgia, a time that got him elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

At 6’5”, he was one of the most physically imposing defensive linemen of his time, playing a crucial role in the Bulldogs defense from 1966 to 1968. In his final year, he was name a consensus All-American. Due to his impressive abilities shown at the college, he was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.

In the NFL, Stanfill was a special athlete up front, specializing in getting after the quarterback and notching sacks. With Miami, he was a four-time First-team All-Pro, winning two Super Bowls with the team. He was a member of the AFL All-Star club and after the AFL/NFL merger, he was a part of the Pro Bowl four times.

Not only will he go down as one of the best defenders to emerge from Georgia, but he left an on-field legacy as one of Miami’s best all-time pass-rushers.

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