Jerry Shipkey
- November 28, 2009
- 84 years
About Jerry Shipkey
Jerry Shipkey, 84, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears).
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|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). He also played fullback, especially the first three years of his career.
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.
Shipkey was also an All-American shot putter for the UCLA Bruins track and field team, finishing 5th at the 1947 NCAA track and field championships.
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