Jack Sherry

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John E. "Jack" Sherry was a two sport star at Penn State. In football he set a team record with 8 interceptions in 1952.[1] In basketball he was team captain of the Penn State's team that made it to the 1954 Final Four.

In 1952, Jack intercepted 8 passes, returned for 101 yards. In 1954, Jack led Penn State in receiving yards and tied for the team lead in receptions. (11 catches for 160 yards, 14.5 average, 1 touchdown).[2]

In the 1954 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Penn State defeated Toledo (62-50), LSU (78-70), and Notre Dame (71-63) to make the Final Four. The were defeated by La Salle (69-54) but defeated USC (70-61) for third place.

Sherry is a member of the West Philadelphia Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame.[3]

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  1. ^ Season Interception Leaders Official Home of Penn State Athletics
  2. ^ All-Time Penn State Individual Records, Season Leaders -- Receiving
  3. ^ West Philadelphia Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame

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