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
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]
