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. He was team captain for West Virginia in 1940. He served in World War II for the United States Army.[1][2]
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| Born: | (1918-04-30)April 30, 1918 Charleston, West Virginia |
| Died: | April 26, 1984(1984-04-26) (aged 65) Christiansburg, Virginia |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| High school: | Charleston High School Charleston, West Virginia |
| College: | West Virginia |
| Position: | End |
| NFL Draft: | 1941 / Round: 19 / Pick: 171 |
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