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 Versatility is a commodity that every coach
loves to have in the roster. Dom Stala was a prime
example of a player who performed extremely well in all facets of
football. Dom was a three year letterman for
Carl Aschman’s
Quips. As a junior, the powerful fullback was second in the county
in scoring and in his senior year his all around skill was utilized
even more: Dom split time between fullback and
quarterback, filling needs whenever called upon. But his athletic
talents weren’t just reserved for football: Dom lettered all three
years in basketball, including the 1949 state championship season,
and also played baseball and track for the Quips and was one of the area’s top shot putters. Maryland gave Dom a full
ride, and he lettered as a freshman but was moved to
the offensive line, furthering his versatile nature. As a sophomore
starter, Dom helped the Terrapins to an 8-2 record, but his college
career came to a halt when Dom was drafted after his second year. He continued to play in the Army,
and, teaming with future Chicago
Bear great, Rick Casares, Dom helped his team to the All Army
championship as a lineman. His play was so good it caught
the eye of the Washington Redskins, who offered Dom a contract, but a back injury suffered in the service prevented him
from playing football again. Dom was an integral part of the
Aliquippa Quarterback Club for over two decades. |
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