Dick Stanfel was an American football player and coach who had a successful career spanning over two decades. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended the University of San Francisco, where he was a two-time All-American and a member of the 1951 National Championship team.

Stanfel was drafted in the second round of the 1952 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He played guard for the Redskins from 1952 to 1955 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1953 and 1954. He was traded to the Detroit Lions in 1956, where he played for four seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1956 and 1957. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1960 and played for two seasons before retiring in 1961.

Stanfel then began his coaching career, first as an offensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 1962 to 1964. He then returned to the Lions as an offensive line coach from 1965 to 1967 and was part of the team that won the NFL Championship in 1957. He then joined the Washington Redskins as an offensive line coach from 1968 to 1972 and was part of the team that won the Super Bowl in 1972.

Stanfel then returned to the Lions in 1973 as an offensive line coach and was part of the team that won the NFC Central Division title in 1974. He then joined the New Orleans Saints as an offensive line coach from 1976 to 1980. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

Throughout his career, Stanfel was known for his hard work and dedication to the game. He was a great player and an even better coach, and his contributions to the game of football will never be forgotten.

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