George Nock

George Verdell Nock (March 4, 1946 – November 22, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a running back. He played in the American Football League (AFL) for the New York 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 then rounded out his career with the Washington Redskins in 1972.

George Nock
No. 30, 37, 40
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1946-03-04)March 4, 1946
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died:November 22, 2020(2020-11-22) (aged 74)
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
High school:Philadelphia (PA) Benjamin Franklin
College:Morgan State
NFL Draft:1969 / Round: 16 / Pick: 416
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Background

Nock was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Morgan State University from 1964 to 1969, where he received a B.S. in psychology. Nock 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]

After Football

Nock worked as a sculptor in bronze and drew in multiple media. He created "Legends Plaza" in 2017 at Morgan State University in Baltimore.[2]

Death

Nock died from complications related to COVID-19 at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia, on November 22, 2020. He was 74.[3]

See also

References
  1. "George Nock". Morgan State University. Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
  2. https://www.facebook.com/George-Nock-Fine-Art-325673260251/
  3. George Nock, acclaimed artist and sculptor and former Morgan State running back, dies at 74


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