John Shonk

American football player (1918–1984)

American football player
John Shonk
Personal information
Born:(1918-04-30)April 30, 1918
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:April 26, 1984(1984-04-26) (aged 65)
Christiansburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Charleston
College:West Virginia
Position:End
NFL draft:1941 / Round: 19 / Pick: 171
Career history
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1941)
Player stats at PFR

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]

References

  1. ^ "1941 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "John Shonk". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
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Philadelphia Eagles 1941 NFL draft selections
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  • Marion Pugh
  • Al Ghesquiere
  • Royal Kahler
  • Red Hickey
  • Julius Battista
  • P. K. Rogers
  • Don Williams
  • Marshall Stenstrom
  • John Patrick
  • Joe Hoague
  • Les Dodson
  • Alex Lukachik
  • Bill Conatser
  • John Yauckoes
  • Joe McFadden
  • John Shonk
  • L. B. Russell
  • Charley Henke
  • Mike Fernella