Jerry Shipkey

American football player (1925–2009)
Jerry Shipkey
No. 49, 33, 23
Born:(1925-10-31)October 31, 1925
Fullerton, California, U.S.
Died:November 28, 2009(2009-11-28) (aged 84)
Dana Point, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight213 lb (97 kg)
CollegeUCLA
NFL draft1947 / Round: 8 / Pick: 58
Drafted byPittsburgh Steelers
Career history
As player
1948–1952Pittsburgh Steelers
1953Chicago Bears
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Gerald Wade "Jerry" Shipkey (October 31, 1925 – November 28, 2009) was a football player. He played as a linebacker for six seasons in the NFL.[1] He also played fullback, especially the first three years of his career.[2]

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]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Obituary Los Angeles Times, 10 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Jerry Shipkey Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-07-16.

External links

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