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Shockey has a large tattoo on his right biceps that incorporates American symbols such as the stars and stripes of the United States flag and a bald eagle. Describing the tattoo, Shockey stated "It speaks for itself. I'm proud to live in this country, to have the right to express anything you want.... I'm very American." The tattoo took 21 hours over three days to complete.
While playing for the Giants, Shockey lived in West New York, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Midtown Manhattan. While playing for the New Orleans Saints, Shockey spent his off-seasons living in Miami Beach, FL.
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