George Nock
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 4, 1946 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died: | November 22, 2020 (aged 74) Snellville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Philadelphia (PA) Benjamin Franklin |
| College: | Morgan State |
| NFL draft: | 1969: 16th round, 416th pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
George Verdell Nock (March 4, 1946 – November 22, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins.
Early life and college
[edit]Nock was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Morgan State University from 1964 to 1969, where he received a B.S. in psychology. He was a star running back while at Morgan; he also received All-American honorable mention, All-CIAA, All-State, and All American-Black Colleges honors. He was named captain of the team for two years.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Nock was selected by the Jets in the 16th round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Jets in 1969, and made the transition into the National Football League (NFL) for the Jets, continuing his career with them for two more seasons (1970–1971). Nock played out his option and was signed by the Redskins as a free agent before the 1972 season, with Washington surrendering two draft picks to the Jets in order to sign him.[2][3] The Redskins were the National Football Conference champions for the 1972 season and Nock was on the Redskins roster for Super Bowl VII, which the Redskins lost.[4]
After not playing for the Redskins in the 1973 season due to a knee injury, he was traded to the Baltimore Colts along with a draft pick in exchange for offensive guard Corny Johnson.[5][6] Nock never played for the Colts and in September 1974 filed a lawsuit against the Redskins for negligence in treating a knee injury he suffered in a 1972 exhibition game against the Miami Dolphins.[7]
Personal life and death
[edit]Nock worked as a sculptor in bronze and drew in multiple media. He created "Legends Plaza" in 2017 at Morgan State University in Baltimore.[8]
Nock died from causes related to COVID-19 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia, on November 22, 2020. He was 74.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "George Nock". Morgan State University. Archived from the original on June 12, 2008. Retrieved July 22, 2008.
- ^ "Redskins sign George Nock". Miami Herald. June 19, 1972. p. 3-D. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Shefski, Bill (July 14, 1972). "Skins Using All-Pro Nock Against Eagle Rookies". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 52. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Redskins Roster". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. January 13, 1973. p. 13. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Schiliro, Philip (April 4, 1976). "A 'beast' runs into daylight and beauty". Newsday. p. II-17. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "NFL teams gamble, draft WFL choices". The Morning News. January 31, 1974. p. 27. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nock files negligence suit". Daily News. September 28, 1974. p. 38. Retrieved August 18, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/George-Nock-Fine-Art-325673260251/ [user-generated source]
- ^ George Nock, acclaimed artist and sculptor and former Morgan State running back, dies at 74