Stan Black was a two-time All-SEC defensive back from 1975-76.
1976 All-American Stan Black Killed
August 24, 2018 | Football
by Bill Martin, Associate Athletic Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Stan Black, two-time All-Southeastern Conference safety and 1976 Mississippi State football All-American, was killed in a roadside vehicle accident on Friday just north of Canton, Miss. He was 62.
From 1973-76, Black registered 196 tackles and four interceptions while totaling 590 yards in punt and kick returns. He was a key member of the Bulldogs' 1974 Sun Bowl squad that finished 9-3 and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll.
Black began his career at safety in 1973 and moved to wide receiver in 1974 where he had 14 receptions for 266 yards and four touchdowns. He transitioned back to safety in 1975, a season that saw him earn AP Second-Team All-SEC honors after producing 105 tackles and a team-best three interceptions.
Black captured All-America accolades and first-team All-SEC recognition from the AP and UPI as a senior in 1976.
After a stellar college career, Black showcased his talents in the 1977 Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl and the Japan Bowl. He became the first Bulldog selected in the 1977 NFL Draft when the San Francisco 49ers called him in the fourth round with the 100th overall pick.
STARKVILLE – Stan Black, two-time All-Southeastern Conference safety and 1976 Mississippi State football All-American, was killed in a roadside vehicle accident on Friday just north of Canton, Miss. He was 62.
From 1973-76, Black registered 196 tackles and four interceptions while totaling 590 yards in punt and kick returns. He was a key member of the Bulldogs' 1974 Sun Bowl squad that finished 9-3 and ranked No. 17 in the final Associated Press poll.
Black began his career at safety in 1973 and moved to wide receiver in 1974 where he had 14 receptions for 266 yards and four touchdowns. He transitioned back to safety in 1975, a season that saw him earn AP Second-Team All-SEC honors after producing 105 tackles and a team-best three interceptions.
Black captured All-America accolades and first-team All-SEC recognition from the AP and UPI as a senior in 1976.
After a stellar college career, Black showcased his talents in the 1977 Hula Bowl, East-West Shrine Bowl and the Japan Bowl. He became the first Bulldog selected in the 1977 NFL Draft when the San Francisco 49ers called him in the fourth round with the 100th overall pick.
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