John Carl Stofa was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the American Football League and National Football League.
18 Facts About John Stofa
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John Stofa was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Ann Stofa.
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John Stofa attended the University at Buffalo where, as a member of the Class of 1964, he was the Bulls starting quarterback in 1962 and 1963.
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John Stofa set passing and total yardage records as the Bulls' quarterback.
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John Stofa played baseball at Buffalo from 1962 to 1964.
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John Stofa played his first two seasons with the Dolphins, playing in a total of eight games, starting two.
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John Stofa was traded to the AFL expansion team Cincinnati Bengals prior to the 1968 season.
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John Stofa was the first Bengal in franchise history, signing with the team in December 1967.
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John Stofa shared time with fellow Bengals quarterbacks Dewey Warren and Sam Wyche.
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John Stofa holds the distinction of throwing the first touchdown pass in Bengals history.
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John Stofa was waived during training camp, but then signed to the Bengals taxi squad.
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John Stofa was later claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.
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John Stofa, playing behind Bob Griese and Rick Norton, played in just one game for the Dolphins in 1969, with 14 completions in 23 attempts for 146 yards.
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In 1970, backing up starter Bob Griese, John Stofa played in eight games, with 16 completions in 53 attempts for 240 yards and three touchdowns.
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In 1974, John Stofa returned to pro football, signing with the World Football League's Jacksonville Sharks in the league's only season.
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John Stofa was inducted into the University at Buffalo Athletic Hall of Fame in 1973.
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John Stofa retired after many years with Medical Mutual of Ohio and resided in Mason, Ohio.
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John Stofa was a former board member of the University at Buffalo Blue and White Club, which holds annual fund-raising campaigns to provide scholarships for UB student-athletes and activities to enhance the visibility and reputation of the university's Division of Athletics.