The 20 Biggest Baddest Bears in History Series; #19 Stan Jones

No. 19 Stan Jones

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Stan Jones (photo courtesty of chicagobears.com)


Stan Jones was a nasty offensive guard who was one of the first players in the history of the NFL to utilize weight training to get himself in shape for the season. Jones played 13 seasons for the Chicago Bears, first as a guard, and then, as a defensive tackle.


He was a nasty run blocker who was one of the most feared pulling guards of all time. Jones was fast and powerful and earned seven straight Pro Bowl honors during the 1950s.


After his successful stint as a guard, Jones was utilized as a defensive tackle and was a part of one of the best Bears’ defensive units in team history. That 1963 defensive unit led the Bears to an NFL title.

He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in 1991.

Stan Jones was one of GSH's favorite players and pound for pound one of the toughest who ever wore a Bears jersey missing just two games in the his first 11 seasons. Halas had such great respect for him that in his final season (1966) he agreed to trade him to the Redskins so Jones could finish his career near his Maryland home.

He was a throwback to the days before platooning became common place and after a 11 seasons as an All Pro Offensive Lineman then DC, George Allen, moved him to DT where he was a key member of another great Bears defense on their 1963 Championship Team.

Following his NFL playing career he became one of the most respected assistant coaches in the NFL and was the offensive and defensive line coach for the Denver Broncos for many years and also coached in Cleveland, Buffalo, and New England. He passed away here in Colorado in May of 2010.