Ed Sharockman
Edward Charles "Ed" Sharockman (November 4, 1939 – August 19, 2017) was a professional American football defensive back.[1]
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | November 4, 1939 St. Clair, Pennsylvania | ||||||||
| Died: | August 19, 2017 (aged 77) Woodbury, Minnesota | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Saint Clair (PA) | ||||||||
| College: | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1961 / Round: 5 / Pick: 57 | ||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1961 / Round: 22 / Pick: 174 | ||||||||
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Sharockman graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he starred as a cornerback. He played 11 seasons in the National Football League, all with the Minnesota Vikings (1961–1972). He started in Super Bowl IV.
In 1970, Sharockman enjoyed a banner day against the Dallas Cowboys, blocking a punt and recovering it for a touchdown, and also returning an intercepted Craig Morton pass for another touchdown in the Vikings' 54-13 annihilation of the eventual NFC champions.
References
- Tomasson, Chris (August 20, 2017). "Original Vikings player, 2-time Pro Bowler Ed Sharockman Dies at 77". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
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