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Bill Shockley

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Position: K
Date of Birth: March 13, 1937
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 185 lbs
First Team: NYT (1960)
Last Team: PIT (1968)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Bill Shockley - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: March 13, 1937
Position: Kicker (K)

Career Timeline

  • New York Titans (NYT) - 1960
  • Buffalo Bills (BUF) - 1961 to 1967
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) - 1968

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Bill Shockley began his NFL career with the New York Titans in 1960, a team that would later become the New York Jets.
  • He played primarily as a kicker for the Buffalo Bills, where he contributed significantly to the team's scoring during the early years of the franchise.
  • Shockley was known for his strong leg and ability to score points through field goals and extra points.
  • His tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 marked the end of his professional playing career.

Legacy

Although Bill Shockley's career may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, he played an essential role in the early years of the NFL and contributed to the development of the kicking position within the league.

Shockley's journey through three teams showcases the challenges and changes players often face in the NFL, making his story a testament to perseverance in professional sports.

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