Ronnie Shanklin

Ronnie Shanklin (January 21, 1948 – April 17, 2003) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears. He also played college football for the North Texas Mean Green.[1]

Ronnie Shanklin
No. 25
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1948-01-21)January 21, 1948
Hubbard, Texas, U.S.
Died:April 17, 2003(2003-04-17) (aged 55)
DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Carver (Amarillo, Texas)
College:North Texas
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:168
Receiving yards:3,079
Receiving TDs:24
Player stats at PFR

He was a member of the 1974 Steelers squad that defeated the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX. He was also a part of the 1972 Steelers team that defeated the Oakland Raiders in the Immaculate Reception playoff game (their first post-season appearance since 1947) and the 1973 Steelers that lost to the Raiders in the first round of the playoffs.

He led all NFL receivers with a 23.7 yards per catch average in 1973.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1970PIT 14143069123.0814
1971PIT 14144965213.3426
1972PIT 14133866917.6573
1973PIT 13133071123.76710
1974PIT 12121932417.1351
1976CHI 5523216.0350
72711683,07918.38124

Playoffs

Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1972PIT 22510420.8250
1974PIT 3311515.0150
55611919.8250

References

  1. "Ronnie Shanklin Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 19, 2012.


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