Jerry Shipkey

Jerry Shipkey
No. 49, 33, 23
Date of birth(1925-10-31)October 31, 1925
Place of birthFullerton, California, U.S.
Date of deathNovember 28, 2009(2009-11-28) (aged 84)
Place of deathDana Point, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker, fullback
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight213 lb (97 kg)
US collegeUCLA
NFL draft1947 / round: 8 / pick: 58
Drafted byPittsburgh Steelers
Career history
As player
1948–1952Pittsburgh Steelers
1953Chicago Bears
Career highlights and awards

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]

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 July 16, 2018.


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