Professional Football Player. Born Stanley R. Heath, the son of former Major League Baseball player Minor "Mickey" Heath, he was raised in Wisconsin, where he attended Shorewood High School. He played collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin, and later transferred to the University of Nevada-Reno. While with the Wolfpack, Heath (playing at the quarterback position), achieved All-American recognition, led the nation in passing, total offense and touchdown passes, and finished fifth among voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1948. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 1st Round of the 1949 NFL Draft, and appeared in 12 games that season with them, sharing playing time with Earl "Jug" Girard. That year the Packers endured one of the worst seasons in their franchise's existence, as they produced a futile 2 win 10 loss record. The year also held historic significance, as it was the last season the legendary Curly Lambeau coached the Packers. Heath continued his professional career an additional five seasons (1950 to 1954) in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders. Following his playing career, he operated a cattle ranch in Nebraska. He was a charter member of the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame in 1973. He died from cancer.
Professional Football Player. Born Stanley R. Heath, the son of former Major League Baseball player Minor "Mickey" Heath, he was raised in Wisconsin, where he attended Shorewood High School. He played collegiate football at the University of Wisconsin, and later transferred to the University of Nevada-Reno. While with the Wolfpack, Heath (playing at the quarterback position), achieved All-American recognition, led the nation in passing, total offense and touchdown passes, and finished fifth among voting for the Heisman Trophy in 1948. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 1st Round of the 1949 NFL Draft, and appeared in 12 games that season with them, sharing playing time with Earl "Jug" Girard. That year the Packers endured one of the worst seasons in their franchise's existence, as they produced a futile 2 win 10 loss record. The year also held historic significance, as it was the last season the legendary Curly Lambeau coached the Packers. Heath continued his professional career an additional five seasons (1950 to 1954) in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders. Following his playing career, he operated a cattle ranch in Nebraska. He was a charter member of the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame in 1973. He died from cancer.
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