Rod Sherman
American football player (1944–2024)
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Rodney Jarvis Sherman (December 25, 1944 – February 6, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
PositionWide receiver
BornDecember 25, 1944
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Pasadena, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2024 (aged 79)
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | December 25, 1944 Pasadena, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | February 6, 2024 (aged 79) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | John Muir (Pasadena) | ||||||||
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| NFL draft | 1966: 4th round, 54th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: Red Shirt 1st round, 7th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
Sherman attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California.
College career
Sherman played college football at the University of Southern California. He was an All-Pac-8 selection in 1966.
Professional career
Sherman played for the AFL's Oakland Raiders (1967, 1969) and Cincinnati Bengals (1968) and for the NFL's Raiders (1970–1971), Denver Broncos (1972) and Los Angeles Rams (1973).
Death
Sherman died on February 6, 2024, at the age of 79.[1]
