ROANOKE TIMES 

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, September 17, 1993                   TAG: 9309170166
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B-7   EDITION: METRO 
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EX-WAKE STAR DIES OF CANCER

Jim Staton, a standout lineman at Wake Forest who played in the NFL and CFL after World War II, died of cancer at age 66.

Staton returned from a tour of duty with the Navy Seabees in 1946 as a 6-foot-4, 250-pounder and led Greensboro High School to a state championship.

Staton chose to play football at Wake Forest despite being drafted by the Boston Red Sox, and was a two-way standout in 1950. Staton played for the Washington Redskins in 1951 before going to the CFL, where he was a five-time All-CFL selection. 


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