04-25-2022, 04:27 PM
QB John Stofa, who was the very first Cincinnati Bengal, died over the weekend qat age 79. He was traded to the Bengals from Miami and signed with the team in Dec of 1967. Though the QB role in that first season was shared John, had the honor of throwing the very first touchdown pass (to Bob Trumpy) leading to the team's first victory. He was the QB for 2 of the 3 victories in 1968. He was waived after the 1st season and was ultimately claimed off the practice squad by Miami.
Even though, he spent only that 1 season as a player in Cincinnati, he chose to live his post-football life in Mason while working for Medical Mutual of Ohio.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends
https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-mourn-first-player-john-stofa
Even though, he spent only that 1 season as a player in Cincinnati, he chose to live his post-football life in Mason while working for Medical Mutual of Ohio.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends
https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-mourn-first-player-john-stofa
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