John Shirk

John Francis Shirk (June 24, 1917 – November 11, 1993) was a professional American football end and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played one season for the Chicago Cardinals. During World War II, he served as a captain in the field artillery. During the invasion of Salerno, he was captured and held in the German prisoner of war camp Oflag 64 in Poland.

John Shirk
Personal information
Born:(1917-06-24)June 24, 1917
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Died:November 8, 1993(1993-11-08) (aged 76)
Glendora, California
Career information
College:Oklahoma
Position:End, defensive end
NFL Draft:1940 / Round: 4 / Pick: 26
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played–started:11–7
Receptions–yards:11–91
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com


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