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John Shonk
Personal information
Born:	April 30, 1918; Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:	April 26, 1984 (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);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

John J. Shonk III (April 30, 1918 – April 26, 1984) was an American professional 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 selected 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

^ "1941 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
^ "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
^ "John Shonk". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.