Ed Sharockman

Edward Charles "Ed" Sharockman (November 4, 1939 – August 19, 2017) was a professional American football defensive back.[1]

Ed Sharockman
No. 45
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1939-11-04)November 4, 1939
St. Clair, Pennsylvania
Died:August 19, 2017(2017-08-19) (aged 77)
Woodbury, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Saint Clair (PA)
College:Pittsburgh
NFL Draft:1961 / Round: 5 / Pick: 57
AFL Draft:1961 / Round: 22 / Pick: 174
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played-started:142-121
Interceptions:40
Touchdowns:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Sharockman graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he starred as a cornerback. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League]]'s 1961 draft, and in the 22nd round by the Dallas Texans of the American Football League. He chose to play with the Vikings, where he spent his entire 11 seasons career (1961–1972). He started in Super Bowl IV.[2]

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 National Football Conference champions.

During his career, Sharockman was named second-team All-Pro in 1965 and 1969. In his 12 seasons with the Vikings, he intercepted 40 passes returned for 804 yards with three touchdowns and recovered nine fumbles returned for 113 yards with one touchdown.[1]

References
  1. 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.
  2. Holler, John (August 21, 2017). "Minnesota Vikings great Ed Sharockman dies at 77". 247sports. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
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