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April 2, 1930, in San Diego, California, marked the birth of Bill McColl, a standout end for the Stanford...

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"Bill McColl Stanford and Chicago Bears Standout End"

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.  

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  • DOB: April 30
  • EVENTDAY: April 02
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Bill McColl
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: End
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Chicago Bears, Stanford Cardinal
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 03
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 30
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
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The Chicago Bears, one of the NFL's most iconic franchises, boast a rich history with surprising beginnings. Contrary to their fierce mascot, the Bears' origin stemmed not from gridiron dominance, but from an unlikely source: a laundry products company team.
In 1919, a young George Halas and a group of friends, were employed at the A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company. The manufacturer sponsored a baseball and later a football team to not only market the brand but to keep their employees in good shape of body and mind. This led to the venture into the burgeoning sport of professional football. With a mere $5,000 investment, they formed the Decatur Staleys, named after A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company, which sponsored the team. The Staleys played their first game on September 19, 1920, against the Rock Island Independents. Despite losing 6-10, the game marked the launch of an extraordinary journey. In 1921, the team relocated to Chicago, kept the Staleys name for another year per an agreement with he manufacturer as Halas would assume ownership, and in honor of the nickname "Cubs," the city's beloved baseball team chose a suitable moniker to match...

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