Stan “The Magician” was perhaps the most skilled ballhandler in the history of indoor soccer. It was not uncommon to see Stamenkovic dribble through three players and then score one of his patented backheel goals. At 6′, 200lbs. Stamenkovic wasn’t a physical specimen, but defensive double teams could rarely contain him. Stamenkovic led the Blast to the 1984 MISL championship as the regular season MVP and playoff leading scorer. Three times Stamenkovic was voted as MVP of the MISL All-Star Game. Stan was 10th all-time in MISL scoring (542 points) despite just playing in 256 games. His career began in Memphis and he closed his career with a brief comeback attempt with the San Jose Grizzlies. Less than two years later, on January 28, 1996, Stamenkovic tragically died in a fall at the age of 39.
