1. Edward Joseph Sharkey was a National Football League linebacker for the New York Yanks, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Francisco 49ers.
10 Facts About Ed Sharkey
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Ed Sharkey played in the All-America Football Conference for the New York Yankees.
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Ed Sharkey played for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League in 1957, playing guard, center and linebacker positions.
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Only 17 years old, Ed Sharkey remained in the starting lineup in the 1945 Sugar Bowl.
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Ed Sharkey transferred to the University of Reno, Nevada in 1945 where he would finish his collegiate career.
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Ed Sharkey departed the Yankees in 1951 to join the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
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In 1953, Ed Sharkey was included in a trade which saw him join the Baltimore Colts.
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Ed Sharkey was awarded with all league honors for his play at guard and linebacker.
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Ed Sharkey worked in sales for beer and automotive companies after the conclusion of his football career.
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Ed Sharkey married his high school girlfriend in 1953, with whom he had 8 children and 9 grandchildren.