Sherman Plunkett - #79 - T - Maryland State - Profile

Sherman Plunkett

Sherman Plunkett

#79
T
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 290 lbs
Age: 75
Years With Jets: 1963-67
College: Maryland State

Offensive team captain ... named first team all-AFL by the players (Sporting News) ... among the best pass protectors in all of football ... unbelieveably hard to get around ... quick feet ... excellent balance ... very consistent player ... does not make the "big mental error" ... oldest player on the club ... heaviest in all of football at 6-2, 330 ... named to AFL 2nd offensive team in '64 and '65 ... played in '65 and '67 All-Star games ... excellent attitude makes him one of the club's leaders ... easy going ... dedicated ... played tor Ewbank's 1958-59 championship Baltimore Colts came to Jets in trade in '63 from San Diego hobby, collecting records ... recreation director in off-season ... Family: wife, Betty ... Hometown: Baltimore, Md.

From 1967 Jets yearbook.