Jerry Shipkey

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]

Jerry Shipkey

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Position:	Linebacker Fullback Defensive back
Personal information
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.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	Anaheim (Anaheim, California)
College:	USC UCLA
NFL draft:	1947: 8th round, 58th pick
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (1948–1952) Chicago Bears (1953)
Career highlights and awards
Pittsburgh Steelers Legends team 3× Pro Bowl (1950, 1951, 1952) 2× Second-team All-PCC (1946, 1947)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 310 Rushing average: 2.8 Receptions: 12 Receiving yards: 138 Total touchdowns: 17 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

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.^[3]