Jack L. Shanafelt (c. 1931 – April 19, 2013) was an American football player. Shanafelt was born in Akron, Ohio, and lived most of his life in Tallmadge, Ohio.[1] He attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and played at the tackle position for the Penn Quakers football team. He was selected by the Associated Press and the Football Writers Association of America as a first-team player on their respective 1953 College Football All-America Teams.[2][3] He then served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He later worked for Goodrich Corporation.[1] He was inducted into the Penn Athletics Hall of Fame.[4] He died in 2013 at age 81.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | c. 1930 Akron, Ohio |
| Died: | April 19, 2013 |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Springfield |
| College: | Penn |
| Position: | Tackle |
| NFL draft: | 1954 / round: 23 / pick: 277 |
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Jack L. Shanafelt Obituary". legacy.com. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
- ^ Ted Smits (December 4, 1953). "Cavazos Is Named To'AP's Second All-American Team: Rice Star On First Team". Morning Avalanche. Lubbock, TX.
- ^ "FWAA All America" (PDF). Football Writers Association of America. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 26, 2009. Retrieved April 19, 2009.
- ^ "Hall of Fame Class IX: Jack L. Shanafelt W'54". University of Pennsylvania. Archived from the original on February 7, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
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