He served in various capacities with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning his tenure with the team in 1976, as an assistant coach.
Born in southern Alberta, near Medicine Hat, Schwartz played football at Mount Royal College and the University of Calgary.
During his time in the position, the stadium served as the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1988 Winter Olympics.
[8][9] Schwartz's contributions to high school football in the Calgary area have led to trophies being named after him.
[2] Later, in 2009, the Stampeders introduced the "Stan Schwartz – Heart of a Champion Award" to student-athletes competing in CSHAA competitions.