Sheldon Lennard "Shelly" Novack (January 10, 1944 â€" May 27, 1978)
was an American college and professional football offensive end, who
was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 15th round (135th pick
overall) of the 1966 American Football League draft. After his
retirement as a football player, Novack became an actor in both
television and film.Novack was an all-league and special mention
Junior College All-American at Santa Monica City College (class of
1963), and first team All-American at Long Beach State in 1964 and
1965.In November 1965, Novack was drafted as a wide receiver by the
American Football League (AFL) San Diego Chargers. He was the 135th
pick in the 1966 AFL draft, but never played in a regular season
game.After two seasons in San Diego, Novack met Universal Studios
acting coach Vincent Chase while playing in a touch football league
during the offseason. Chase invited Novack to a meeting at the
studios, which led to Novack embarking on an acting career.
was an American college and professional football offensive end, who
was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 15th round (135th pick
overall) of the 1966 American Football League draft. After his
retirement as a football player, Novack became an actor in both
television and film.Novack was an all-league and special mention
Junior College All-American at Santa Monica City College (class of
1963), and first team All-American at Long Beach State in 1964 and
1965.In November 1965, Novack was drafted as a wide receiver by the
American Football League (AFL) San Diego Chargers. He was the 135th
pick in the 1966 AFL draft, but never played in a regular season
game.After two seasons in San Diego, Novack met Universal Studios
acting coach Vincent Chase while playing in a touch football league
during the offseason. Chase invited Novack to a meeting at the
studios, which led to Novack embarking on an acting career.
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