John Shirk
American football player (1917–1993)
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John Francis Shirk (June 24, 1917 – November 11, 1993) was an American professional football player who was an end and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected 26th overall in the fourth round of the 1940 NFL draft.[1] He played one season for the Chicago Cardinals. During World War II, he served as a captain in the field artillery. During the invasion of Salerno, he was captured and held in the German prisoner of war camp Oflag 64 in Poland.
PositionsEnd
Defensive end
Defensive end
BornJune 24, 1917
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedNovember 8, 1993 (aged 76)
Glendora, California, U.S.
Glendora, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Positions | End Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | June 24, 1917 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 8, 1993 (aged 76) Glendora, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1940: 4th round, 26th overall pick | ||||||||
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