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Born: | Fullerton, California, U.S. | October 31, 1925
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Died: | November 28, 2009 Dana Point, California, U.S. | (aged 84)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
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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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.[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]