Gerald Wade Shipkey (October 31, 1925 – November 28, 2009) was an American professional football player. He played as a linebacker for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He also played fullback, especially the first three years of his career.[2]
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| Date of birth | October 31, 1925 |
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| Place of birth | Fullerton, California, U.S. |
| Date of death | November 28, 2009 (aged 84) |
| Place of death | Dana Point, California, U.S. |
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| Position(s) | Linebacker, fullback |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| US 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
edit- ^ a b Obituary Los Angeles Times, 10 January 2010.
- ^ "Jerry Shipkey Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
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