Jerry Shipkey
Gerald Wade "Jerry" Shipkey (October 31, 1925 – November 28, 2009) was a football player. He played as a linebacker for six seasons in the NFL.[1] He also played fullback, especially the first three years of his career.[2]
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| Born: | October 31, 1925 Fullerton, California, U.S. |
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| Died: | November 28, 2009 (aged 84) Dana Point, California, U.S. |
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| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| College | UCLA |
| NFL draft | 1947 / Round: 8 / Pick: 58 |
| Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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| 1948–1952 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1953 | Chicago Bears |
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In college, he played for USC before transferring to UCLA and is believed to be the only person to play in the Rose Bowl for both teams. He attended Anaheim High School.[1]
Notes
- Obituary Los Angeles Times, 10 January 2010.
- "Jerry Shipkey Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-07-16.
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