Ed Sharockman Explained

Ed Sharockman
Number:45
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:4 November 1939
Birth Place:St. Clair, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:200
High School:St. Clair
(St. Clair, PA)
College:Pittsburgh
Draftyear:1961
Draftround:5
Draftpick:57
Afldraftyear:1961
Afldraftround:22
Afldraftpick:174
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • NFL champion (1969)
  • 50 Greatest Vikings
  • Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:40
Statlabel2:Interception yards
Statvalue2:804
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:9
Statlabel4:Sacks
Statvalue4:2
Statlabel5:Total touchdowns
Statvalue5:4
Pfr:S/SharEd21

Edward Charles "Ed" Sharockman (November 4, 1939  - August 19, 2017) was a professional American football cornerback.[1] He played college football at Pittsburgh.

Biography

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 12 season 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, also returning an intercepted Craig Morton pass for another touchdown in the Vikings' 54-13 annihilation of the eventual National Football Conference champions.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Original Vikings player, 2-time Pro Bowler Ed Sharockman Dies at 77. Tomasson. Chris. St. Paul Pioneer Press. August 20, 2017. August 20, 2017.
  2. Web site: Holler. John. Minnesota Vikings great Ed Sharockman dies at 77. 247sports. August 21, 2017. March 25, 2022.