Age, Biography and Wiki
Ed Sharkey was born on 6 July, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., is an American gridiron football player (1927–2015). Discover Ed Sharkey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
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88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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6 July 1927 |
| Birthday |
6 July |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2015 |
| Died Place |
Centralia, Washington, U.S. |
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United States
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Ed Sharkey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Ed Sharkey height not available right now. We will update Ed Sharkey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ed Sharkey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ed Sharkey worth at the age of 88 years old? Ed Sharkey’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ed Sharkey's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Edward Joseph Sharkey (July 6, 1927 - December 13, 2015) was a National Football League (NFL) linebacker for the New York Yanks, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Francisco 49ers.
He also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the New York Yankees.
Sharkey attended Duke University and the University of Nevada.
Only 17 years old, Sharkey remained in the starting lineup in the 1945 Sugar Bowl.
Duke defeated Alabama 29–26.
Sharkey transferred to the University of Reno, Nevada in 1945 where he would finish his collegiate career.
Upon the conclusion of his collegiate career, the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference signed Sharkey to a contract.
Sharkey departed the Yankees in 1951 to join the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
After serving in the Korean War, Sharkey resumed his football career with the Cleveland Browns beginning in 1952 where he spent one season.
In 1953, Sharkey was included in a trade which saw him join the Baltimore Colts.
The following year, Sharkey was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Sharkey married his high school girlfriend in 1953, with whom he had 8 children and 9 grandchildren.
For a time, Sharkey swapped positions, moving from center to linebacker during the 1954 season.
All-pro linebacker Chuck Bednarik filled in at center in Sharkey's absence.
Sharkey played for the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1957, playing guard, center and linebacker positions.
After graduating from DeSoto County High School, Sharkey attended Duke University on scholarship, starting at center as a true freshman.
The British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League signed Sharkey in 1957.
Sharkey was awarded with all league honors for his play at guard and linebacker.
Sharkey sustained a career-ending neck injury the following season.
Sharkey worked in sales for beer and automotive companies after the conclusion of his football career.
On December 13, 2015, Sharkey died in Centralia, Washington.
