Roger R. Shoals of Gladwyne, PA | 1938 - 2025 | Obituary
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ROGER R. SHOALS, 86, former NFL player and longtime resident of Gladwyne, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was 65 years married to his beloved wife, Jean Shoals, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Roger was a proud graduate of the University of Maryland, where he excelled in both football and wrestling. He went on to play 10 years in the National Football league, earning respect for his dedication to the game.
After his career in the NFL, Roger worked for 30 years at Gould Paper and later became part-owner of Kutztown Auto. He was known for his strong work ethic and generous spirit. He was an extra in the movie Paper Lion.
Roger is survived by his wife Jean; his children Mike Shoals (Leslie) and Hollie Casper (Rob); and his grandchildren Christopher and Katherine Shoals, Ryan Casper (Maddie) and Brendan Casper (Kylie).
He cherished the time spent with his family in Stone Harbor, NJ, and was a devoted member of St. John Vianney Church.
Relatives and friends are invited to St. John Vianney Church, 350 Conshohocken State Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035 on Thursday July 10 to his visitation from 9:30am to 10:45am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Boston University CTE Center. The mailing address is Boston University
Development, Gift Processing, JPMorgan Chase & Co., P.O. Box 22605, New
York, NY 10087-2605. Please add “In
Memory of Roger Richard Shoals” on the memo line.
Career information
Position(s) Offensive
tackle
Height 6 ft 4 in (193
cm)
Weight 260 lb (120 kg)
US college Maryland
AFL draft 1962 /
round: 34 / pick: 267
Drafted by Dallas
Texans
NFL draft 1961 /
round: 16 / pick: 223
Drafted by Cleveland
Browns
Career history
As player
1963–1964 Cleveland
Browns
1965–1970 Detroit
Lions
1971 Denver Broncos
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1964)
Second-team All-ACC (1961)
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