Former Chicago Bears wide receiver passes away at the age of 93.
Bill McColl, a former Chicago Bears receiver, passed away on Thursday, as confirmed by the National Football Foundation. At the age of 93, McColl was the third-oldest living member of the College Football Hall of Fame, according to the organization.
McColl earned All-America honors twice as a two-way player at Stanford and even finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting in 1951.
National Football Foundation CEO Steve Hatchell expressed his condolences, stating, "Bill McColl was a phenomenal player and an even more special human being. He used the gridiron to create educational opportunities for himself and his family, and he impacted countless people during his subsequent medical career. He remained a staunch supporter of the NFF and our San Diego Chapter, and we are extremely grateful for him embodying everything right with the game of football. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of loss."
The Bears drafted McColl in the third round in 1952, and he went on to play eight seasons for the team. A 2019 story in the San Francisco Chronicle highlighted how George Halas adjusted the team's practice schedule from the afternoon to the morning to accommodate McColl's medical school attendance at the University of Chicago.
During his football career, McColl recorded impressive statistics, amassing 201 receptions for 2,815 yards and 25 touchdowns. These numbers continue to rank in the top 25 in the Bears' 104-season history. Additionally, his receiving touchdowns are tied for 10th in team history.
Following his retirement from football, McColl pursued a two-year Presbyterian mission at a leprosy hospital in Korea. He later had a distinguished career as an orthopedic surgeon and also ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican candidate from California. McColl's commitment to education and family was evident, as all six of his children attended Stanford, and two of his sons, Duncan and Milt, played football for the Cardinal.
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