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| Position: | Defensive back / Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | October 20, 1946 San Diego, California | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Herbert Hoover (CA) | ||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1969 / Round: 6 / Pick: 152 | ||||
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Rick Shaw (born October 20, 1946) is a former American football defensive back and wide receiver in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played college football at Arizona State University.
Early years[]
Shaw attended Herbert Hoover High School, where he was a starter at quarterback. He accepted a football scholarship from Colorado University. He transferred after his freshman season to Arizona State University.
As a junior, he was a backup at quarterback behind John Goodman, registering 45 attempts for 15 completions, 242 passing yards and one touchdown. As a senior, he was a backup at quarterback behind Ed Roseborough, completing 17-of-31 passes for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns.[1]
During his time at Arizona State, he also played as a flanker and defensive back. He elected to forgo his senior season to play for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League.
Professional career[]
In 1968, he signed as a free agent with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, where he was a starter at defensive back. As a rookie, he played wide receiver in one game, finishing with 2 touchdown receptions and one fumble returned for a touchdown. He had 6 interceptions in 2 seasons.
Shaw was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (152th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft, with the intention of playing him at tight end.[2] On October 31, 1969, he was released by the Stampeders so he could join the NFL in June 1970.[3]
The Cowboys waived him on August 11, 1970.[4] In August, he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive back. He was cut on September 2.[5]
In September 1970, he signed as a free agent with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after a five-day tryout.[6] He became a starter at wide receiver, recording 33 receptions for 538 yards and 2 touchdowns, while receiving CFL West All-Star honors. He was released on September 24, 1971.[7]
On May 24, 1972, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[8] He had 3 interceptions as a starter at defensive back, while helping the team win the 60th Grey Cup. He announced his retirement on June 19, 1973.[9]
References[]
- ↑ "Rick Shaw College Stats". https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/rick-shaw-1.html. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "1969 NFL Draft". https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1969/draft.htm. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Luzzi Returns, Rick Shaw Dropped". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/481322145/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Cowboys Dropped Five Gridders". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/89409723/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Cowboys Dropped Five Gridders". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/89409723/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Sports Menu". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/420952233/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/67087089/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Cats QB list grows". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/46037383/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/481310860/. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
External links[]
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