Career
Stanley captained Kildare to the All-Ireland title in 1919. At club level Stanley enjoyed a hugely successful career with Caragh, winning two county club championship. He also played with the Garda club in Dublin.
Stanley was also a successful high jumper and represented Ireland at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
In retirement from sport Stanley came to be recognised as one of the greats of Gaelic football. He was posthumously included on a special selection of the greatest Garda football team ever.