Ronnie Shanklin
American football player (1948–2003)
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Ronnie Shanklin (January 21, 1948 – April 17, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears. He also played college football for the North Texas Mean Green.[1]
Hubbard, Texas, U.S.
DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | January 21, 1948 Hubbard, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 17, 2003 (aged 55) DeSoto, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Carver (Amarillo, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | North Texas (1967-1969) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 2nd round, 28th overall pick | ||||||||
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He was a member of the 1974 Steelers squad that defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX. He was also a part of the 1972 Steelers team that defeated the Oakland Raiders in the Immaculate Reception playoff game (their first post-season appearance since 1947) and the 1973 Steelers that lost to the Raiders in the first round of the playoffs.
He led all NFL receivers with a 23.7 yards per catch average in 1973.
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