Shelby Jordan

Shelby Lewis Jordan (born January 23, 1952) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders. He was a member of the Los Angeles Raiders team that won Super Bowl XVIII.

Shelby Jordan
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Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1952-01-23) January 23, 1952
St. Louis, Missouri
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:East St. Louis Senior High School (East St. Louis, Illinois)
College:Washington University in St. Louis
NFL Draft:1973 / Round: 7 / Pick: 157
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Jordan played college football at Washington University in St. Louis. In 2013, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Early life

Jordan was born on January 23, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended East St. Louis Senior High School.[1]

College career

As part of a career scholarship program, Jordan took night classes at Washington University, where he was convinced by coaches to join the football team.[2] He played football with the Washington University Bears as a linebacker from 1969 to 1972 and led the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons. In 1974, he graduated from the university with a degree in psychology.[3][4]

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013 and has been considered Washington University's greatest defensive player of all time.[4]

Professional career

Jordan was drafted in the seventh round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. After disagreements with the Oilers about his contract, Jordan lost his signing bonus and ended up never playing for the Oilers.[2]

In 1975, Jordan was picked up by the New England Patriots, where he played for seven seasons and started in 87 games. In 1983, he signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Raiders worth $1.6 million.[2] The Raiders won Super Bowl XVIII later that season. During his four seasons with the Raiders, Jordan played in 56 games, five of which he started.[5]

Personal life

Together with his wife, Donzella, Jordan funds and directs a Los Angeles-based nonprofit corporation that provides affordable urban housing.[4]

References


  1. "Shelby Jordan Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  2. Durando, Stu. "Shelby Jordan blossomed into football greatness at Washington University". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  3. Mitchell, Chris (2013-06-10). "Alum Shelby Jordan among seven to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis". The Source. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  4. "Shelby Jordan (2013) - Hall of Fame". National Football Foundation. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  5. "Las Vegas Raiders". Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
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