Jerry Shipkey
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. He also played fullback, especially the first three years of his career.
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| Date of birth | October 31, 1925 |
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| Place of birth | Fullerton, California, U.S. |
| Date of death | November 28, 2009 (aged 84) |
| Place of death | Dana Point, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| US college | UCLA |
| NFL draft | 1947 / Round: 8 / Pick: 58 |
| Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1948–1952 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1953 | Chicago Bears |
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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.
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