Stanley Wilson Sr. is a former running back for the Cincinnati Bengals, and the father of late Stanley Wilson Jr.
Advertisement
Born in 1961, Wilson Sr. attended the University of Oklahoma and was drafted by the Bengals in the ninth round of the 1983 NFL Draft.
Wilson Sr.’s career was jeopardized by a cocaine addiction, which led to his suspension for the entire 1985 and 1987 seasons.
Who Was Stanley Wilson Jr.?
Stanley played the cornerback position for the Detroit Lions who drafted him as 72nd overall, in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
After three seasons, he suffered Achilles injury and that ended his career.
Stanley’s entire career saw him play in 32 games, recording 86 tackles, eight passes deflected, and one forced fumble.
Advertisement
Photo Credit: Daily Mail
Afterwards, Stanley sustained gunshot wounds during an attempt to burgle his neighbor’s house in Portland.
He was also arrested for walking naked around the neighborhood.
Additionally, he was arrested again for taking a bath in an outdoor fountain.
Stanley had been in police custody after he was charged for burglary attempt.
He was declared mentally unfit for trial and was moved from county jail to the Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles.
Stanley passed away on February 1, 2023, after he slumped at a psychiatric hospital. He was aged 40.
Autopsy and other investigations are currently ongoing.
Leave a Reply