A star at the University of Georgia, the Miami Dolphins chose him in 1969 with their 11th Overall Pick. Sacks may not have been an official stat back then, but the rookie had eight of them, and throughout his eight-year career (all of which in Miami), he was one of the game’s most feared pass rushers. A Pro Bowl Selection as a rookie, Stanfill earn four more consecutively from 1971 to 1974, and in this period, he would have his two All-Pros (First Team in 1972 and Second Team in 1973). It was no coincidence that this coincided with the Dolphins back-to-back Super Bowls.
Stanfill’s peers always discussed how great he was, but for whatever reason, he has not been remembered like some of his other teammates, even those who did far less to earn those two rings.
293. Bill Stanfill
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It is hard to consider someone underrated when you were a member of the only undefeated team in NFL history and were in your prime when you earned your two Super Bowl Rings, but this is what we have in Bill Stanfill.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Cairo, Georgia, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1982
- Position: Defensive End
- Games Played: 109
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Notable Statistics: 2 Interceptions
32 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
8 Fumble Recoveries
5 Fumble Recovery Yards
69.5 Quarterback Sacks*
75 Approximate Value
6 Playoff Games
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
4.5 Quarterback Sacks*
*Quarterbaclk Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Miami Dolphins
- College: Georgia
- Drafted: 1st Round, 11th Overall in 1969
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Rings (2) (Miami Dolphins VII & VIII)
First Team All-Pro (1) (1972)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (1973)
Pro Bowl (5) (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973 & 1974)
Most Quarterback Sacks (1) (1973)
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1972)
Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (1) (1973)
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Notable All Time Rankings: None
Should Bill Stanfill be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 25%
No way! - 0%
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