Stan Deardeuff graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1959. Along with Lelan Clark, Deardeuff formed the Allstate Wrestling Association in 1975 for the purpose of conducting an annual state wrestling tournament that was open to all junior high wrestlers. The first tournament, held at Lloyd Noble Arena on the OU campus, drew 482 wrestlers. In addition to presiding over the association, he also served as tournament chair. Deardeuff retired in 1995 after 20 years of service. He also organized and conducted tournaments for junior wrestlers at the Northside YMCA in Oklahoma City and, while serving as president of the OKC Northeast High School Athletic Club, organized and conducted fundraising tournaments and the All City High School tournament. For his contributions to the development of wrestling in the state, Stan Dearduff is honored with the Lifetime Service Award by the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.