Tragic News: Ohio State Loses Former Wide Receiver Dimitrious Stanley at Age 48
Stanley diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2019 and had been in remission before the cancer returned and spread
As many of you are hearing my friend, co-worker & fmr Buckeye Dimitrious Stanley has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. I’ll always remember his Rose Bowl TD catch, the way he made me laugh & his sign off on our Football Fever shows, “take care & give care.” pic.twitter.com/YnLhDdXiLg
— Clay Hall (@claywsyx6) February 9, 2023
Former Ohio State wide receiver Dimitrious Stanley has passed away at the age of 48 after a nearly four-year battle with cancer. Dimitrious Stanley was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2019, and after going into remission, the cancer returned and spread. He leaves behind a wife and young daughter.
Stanley was born and raised in Worthington, Ohio, and played high school football at Thomas Worthington High School
Dimitrious Stanley was born and raised in Worthington, Ohio, and played high school football at Thomas Worthington High School.
Played four years with the Buckeyes from 1993-96 and was a member of the 1993 and 1996 Big Ten Championship teams
He went on to become a four-year letterman with the Buckeyes from 1993-96 and a member of the 1993 and 1996 Big Ten Championship teams.
In his time with the Buckeyes, Stanley played in 45 games and started 13 times
In his time with the Buckeyes, Stanley played in 45 games and started 13 times. Twelve of those starts came during his senior season when Ohio State finished No. 2 in the nation after defeating Arizona State in the Rose Bowl.
Stanley had a standout senior year, leading the team with 829 yards and eight touchdowns on 43 receptions
Dimitrious Stanley had a standout senior year, leading the team with 829 yards and eight touchdowns on 43 receptions. He was named honorable mention all-Big Ten and twice earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors. His best game came against Wisconsin in 1996 where he caught 10 passes for 199 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown. In the Rose Bowl, he had five catches including a 72-yard touchdown.
After his collegiate career, Stanley played in the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League
After his collegiate career, Dimitrious Stanley played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1998 and spent two seasons in the Arena Football League with the New Jersey Red Dogs in 1999-2000.
Founded Brave Men Inc., which raises awareness about prostate cancer and raises money for those fighting the disease
Following his diagnosis, Dimitrious Stanley founded Brave Men Inc., which raises awareness about prostate cancer and raises money for those fighting the disease.
Co-host on The Football Fever and was a candidate for Columbus City Council in 2015
In addition to his football career, Dimitrious Stanley was a fixture in the central Ohio community. He was a co-host on The Football Fever, the college football show on local ABC affiliate WSYX, and he was a candidate for Columbus City Council in 2015. Stanley graduated from Ohio State in 2001 with his degree in communications.
Stanley’s father, Wayne, coached running backs at Ohio State for five years under Earle Bruce
Stanley’s father, Wayne, also had ties to Ohio State football. He coached running backs at Ohio State for five years under Earle Bruce, from 1979 through 1983. The Ohio State football program is mourning the loss of one of their own. Stanley was the leading receiver on the 1996 Rose Bowl champion team, which makes his passing even more poignant for those who knew him.
Former Ohio State head coach John Cooper describes Stanley as a great player and person
Former Ohio State head coach John Cooper, who coached Stanley during his time with the Buckeyes, said that he was not only a great player but also a better person.
Former teammate Tyson Gentry sets up a GoFundMe in Stanley’s name to help support his family during his cancer treatment
The passing of Stanley has elicited reactions from all corners, including a tribute from his former teammate Tyson Gentry, who set up a GoFundMe in Stanley’s name to help support his family during his cancer treatment. Stanley’s legacy will continue to live on both on and off the field as a beloved member of the Ohio State community.
