Jerry Shipkey
American football player (1925–2009)
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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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PositionsLinebacker, fullback, defensive back
BornOctober 31, 1925
Fullerton, California, U.S.
Fullerton, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 2009 (aged 84)
Dana Point, California, U.S.
Dana Point, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Positions | Linebacker, fullback, defensive back | ||||||||||||
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| Born | October 31, 1925 Fullerton, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | November 28, 2009 (aged 84) Dana Point, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Anaheim (Anaheim, California) | ||||||||||||
| College | USC UCLA | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1947: 8th round, 58th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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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]
Shipkey was also an All-American shot putter for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, finishing 5th at the 1947 NCAA track and field championships.[3]
