Stan Brock was a professional football player who played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He was born on January 8, 1958, in Auckland, New Zealand, and grew up in the United States. Brock played college football at Colorado, where he was a standout offensive lineman.
Brock was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He played for the Saints for 13 seasons, from 1980 to 1992, and was a team captain for several years. Brock was known for his durability and toughness, playing in 186 consecutive games for the Saints, which was a team record at the time. He was also a two-time Pro Bowl selection, in 1984 and 1985.
In 1993, Brock signed with the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. He played for the Chargers for three seasons, from 1993 to 1995, before retiring after the 1995 season. Brock played in a total of 241 NFL games, starting 213 of them.
After retiring from football, Brock became a successful businessman and philanthropist. He founded a construction company, Silver Star Construction, which specializes in building schools and other educational facilities. Brock has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Brock's football career was marked by his toughness, durability, and consistency. He was a reliable and effective offensive lineman who played at a high level for many years. Brock's legacy as a player is reflected in his induction into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
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