Bill Stits

William David Stits (July 26, 1931 – December 5, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, and New York Giants. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected in the fourth round of the 1954 NFL draft.

Bill Stits

Stits on a 1954 Bowman football card
No. 20, 26, 48
Position:	Defensive back Halfback
Personal information
Born:	(1931-07-26)July 26, 1931 Lomita, California, U.S.
Died:	December 5, 2011(2011-12-05) (aged 80) Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Narbonne
College:	UCLA
NFL draft:	1954: 4th round, 44th pick
Career history
Detroit Lions (1954–1956) San Francisco 49ers (1957–1958) Washington Redskins (1959) New York Giants (1959-1961)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (1954) First-team All-PCC (1952)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 15 Fumble recoveries: 9 Total touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference