Billy Stacy - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

Billy Stacy

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Football

Billy Stacy Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

Billy Stacy Stats, Bio

Born: July 30, 1936

Hometown: Drew, MS

Year Induction: 1979

Deceased : September 10, 2019

College Career

Mississippi State (1955-1959)

  • Football Letters (’56, ‘57, ’58)
  • Track Letters (’56, ‘57)
  • Second Team INS All American (’57)
  • Sportsmanship Award, North-South Shrine Game (’59)
  • Chicago All-Star Game (’59)
  • Senior Bowl (’59)

Professional Career

St. Louis Cardinals (1959-1963)

  • Defensive Halfback
  • Pro Bowl (’62)

Coaching Career

Mississippi State (1967-1970)

Did You Know?

Bill Stacy was the number one draft choice in 1959 by the Chicago Cardinals. Billy served as mayor of Starkville.

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