Stan Jones (American football)

Stan Jones
No. 78, 73
PositionsGuard
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1931-11-24)November 24, 1931
Altoona, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 2010(2010-05-21) (aged 78)
Broomfield, Colorado, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High schoolLemoyne
(Lemoyne, Pennsylvania)
CollegeMaryland (1951–1953)
NFL draft1953: 5th round, 55th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played157
Games started127
Fumble recoveries7
Sacks14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Stanley Paul Jones (November 24, 1931 – May 21, 2010) was an American professional football guard and defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. Jones is credited as the first professional player to use weight training to improve his conditioning for football.