Bill McColl Stanford and Chicago Bears...

April 2, 1930, in San Diego, California, marked the birth of Bill McColl, a standout end for the Stanford Cardinal football team from 1949 to 1951. Widely regarded as one of Stanford's all-time great players, McColl's exceptional talent was evident when he finished fourth in the 1951 Heisman Trophy voting. His dedication extended beyond the field, as he signed with the Chicago Bears to finance his graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where he pursued his medical aspirations.  

McColl's football legacy is intertwined with his commitment to service. While with the Bears, he balanced his professional football career with rigorous medical training to become an orthopedic surgeon.

His impact transcended athletics and medicine when he chose to become a missionary physician in Korea, dedicating his life to serving the country's leprosy patients and children with deformities.