John Shonk Explained

John Shonk
Position:End
Birth Date:April 30, 1918
Birth Place:Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Christiansburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:190
High School:Charleston
College:West Virginia
Draftyear:1941
Draftround:19
Draftpick:171
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Pfr:ShonJo20

John J. Shonk III (April 30, 1918 – April 26, 1984) was an American football end who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1941. He played college football for West Virginia before he was drafted by the Eagles in the 19th round (171st overall) of the 1941 NFL draft.[1] He was team captain for West Virginia in 1940. He served in World War II for the United States Army.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1941 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: WW II Honor Roll . ProFootballHOF.com . September 19, 2019.
  3. Web site: John Shonk . ProFootballArchives.com . September 19, 2019.