NFL Playing Career
After graduating in 1943 at 20-years-old, he joined the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL as a quarterback and defensive back. In his rookie season, he played with a combined Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers squad (due to manpower shortages caused by World War II). The team, called the Steagles, finished third in the NFL East with a record of 5–4–1.
Sherman spent five seasons with the Eagles, who finished second in the NFL East from 1944 to 1946. In 1946, he completed 17 of 33 passes for 264 yards (241 m), and led the league in yards per passing attempt (8.00). The following year, he helped lead the Eagles to the NFL East title with a record of 8–4–0. They tied the Pittsburgh Steelers for first, and then defeated Pittsburgh in a playoff to reach the NFL Championship game. In the championship, the Eagles lost to the Chicago Cardinals (led by All-NFL defensive back Marshall Goldberg) 28–21. Sherman retired following the 1947 season, having played in 51 career NFL games.
NFL player record
- Physical: 5 ft 8 in, 168 pounds
- Games: 51
- Passes completed: 66
- Passes attempted: 135
- Passing percentage: 48.9
- Passing yards: 823
- Passing touchdowns: 9
- Interceptions thrown: 10
- Rushes: 93
- Rushing yards: 44
- Rushing average: 0.5
- Rushing touchdowns: 4
- Fumbles: 10
- Interceptions: 2
- Punts: 1
- Punt yards: 27
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