George Nock
No. 30, 37, 40
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1946-03-04)March 4, 1946
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died:November 22, 2020(2020-11-22) (aged 74)
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
High school:Philadelphia (PA) Benjamin Franklin
College:Morgan State
NFL draft:1969 / Round: 16 / Pick: 416
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

George Verdell Nock (March 4, 1946 – November 22, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins.

Pro football career

Nock was drafted by the Jets in the 16th round of the 1969 NFL Draft. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Jets in 1969, and made the transition into the National Football League (NFL) for the Jets, continuing his career with them for two more seasons (1970–1971). Nock played out his option and was signed by the Redskins as a free agent before the 1972 season, with Washington surrendering two draft picks to the Jets in order to sign him.[1][2] The Redskins were the National Football Conference champions for the 1972 season and Nock was on the Redskins roster for Super Bowl VII, which the Redskins lost.[3]

After not playing for the Redskins in the 1973 season due to a knee injury, he was traded to the Baltimore Colts along with a draft pick in exchange for offensive guard Corny Johnson.[4][5] Nock never played for the Colts and in September 1974 filed a lawsuit against the Redskins for negligence in treating a knee injury he suffered in a 1972 exhibition game against the Miami Dolphins.[6]

Background

Nock was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Morgan State University from 1964 to 1969, where he received a B.S. in psychology. Nock was a star running back while at Morgan; he also received All-American honorable mention, All-CIAA, All-State, and All American-Black Colleges honors. He was named captain of the team for two years.[7]

After Football

Nock worked as a sculptor in bronze and drew in multiple media. He created "Legends Plaza" in 2017 at Morgan State University in Baltimore.[8]

Death

Nock died from causes related to COVID-19 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia, on November 22, 2020. He was 74.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Redskins sign George Nock". Miami Herald. June 19, 1972. p. 3-D. Retrieved 2022-08-18 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Shefski, Bill (July 14, 1972). "Skins Using All-Pro Nock Against Eagle Rookies". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 52. Retrieved 2022-08-18 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Redskins Roster". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. January 13, 1973. p. 13. Retrieved 2022-08-18 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Schiliro, Philip (April 4, 1976). "A 'beast' runs into daylight and beauty". Newsday. p. II-17. Retrieved 2022-08-18 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "NFL teams gamble, draft WFL choices". The Morning News. January 31, 1974. p. 27. Retrieved 2022-08-18 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Nock files negligence suit". Daily News. September 28, 1974. p. 38. Retrieved 2022-08-18 – via newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "George Nock". Morgan State University. Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
  8. ^ https://www.facebook.com/George-Nock-Fine-Art-325673260251/[user-generated source]
  9. ^ George Nock, acclaimed artist and sculptor and former Morgan State running back, dies at 74


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