About Rod Sherman
Lived 1944 – 2024 (aged 79). Rod Sherman was an American american football player.
Rodney Jarvis Sherman (December 25, 1944 – February 6, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
Early life Sherman attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California.
College career Sherman played college football at the University of Southern California. He was an All-Pac-8 selection in 1966.
Professional career Sherman played for the AFL's Oakland Raiders (1967, 1969) and Cincinnati Bengals (1968) and for the NFL's Raiders (1970–1971), Denver Broncos (1972) and Los Angeles Rams (1973).
Death Sherman died on February 6, 2024, at the age of 79.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rod Sherman?
American football player (1944–2024)
When was Rod Sherman born?
Rod Sherman was born on 25 December 1944 in Pasadena.
When did Rod Sherman die?
Rod Sherman died on 8 February 2024.
What was Rod Sherman's occupation?
Rod Sherman was an american football player.
What nationality was Rod Sherman?
Rod Sherman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rod Sherman. https://biography.guide/rod-sherman/
MLA: "Rod Sherman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rod-sherman/.
Chicago: "Rod Sherman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rod-sherman/.
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