Dave Stala
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| Date of birth | October 25, 1979 |
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| Place of birth | Myślenice, Poland |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | SB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| US college | Saint Mary's |
| High school | Cathedral High School |
| CFL draft | 2003 / round: 6 / pick: 50 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2003–2008 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2009–2013 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2014 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2015 | Toronto Argonauts |
| CFL East All-Star | 2010 |
| Awards | 2010 - Lew Hayman Trophy |
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Dave Stala (born October 25, 1979) is a former professional Canadian football slotback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally drafted in the 6th round, 50th overall by the Montreal Alouettes as a placekicker in 2003. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies. After injury-plagued seasons in 2007 and 2008, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 and rejuvenated his career in his hometown. Stala is well known for a unique soccer-inspired touchdown celebration which he performed on July 31, 2010. After five seasons with the Tiger-Cats, Stala was released by the club on January 9, 2014. He re-signed with Montreal the next day to a two-year contract, reuniting him with the team that drafted him.
Dave Stala is often referred to by the nicknames "Sticky Stala" or just "Sticky".