Sherrill Headrick

1937–2008 (age 71)

professional football linebacker

Biography

Sherrill Headrick, born in 1937, made his mark as a fierce professional football linebacker in the American Football League, bringing strength, intelligence, and a commanding presence to every defensive huddle. His teammates admired his toughness and his unwillingness to back down from a challenge.

After his playing days he remained connected to the sport and to the communities that cheered him on, leaving a legacy celebrated at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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