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Latest revision as of 22:23, 19 August 2017

Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends

JERRY SHIPKEY

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Lettered at halfback/linebacker in 1944,46,47. Wore jersey number 46.
  • Played on first UCLA team to register an undefeated regular season in 1946.
  • Was also a track letterman
  • Initially played for USC Trojans. Was a member of their 1940 Rose Bowl team. His tenure was interrupted by WW II.

PRO HIGHLIGHTS

  • Was a 6th round selection in the 1947 NFL Draft (Pittsburgh).
  • Earned All-Pro honors in 1950,51,52 with Steelers.

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