Talk:Fred Shirey/GA1

GA review

Passed. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:46, 23 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Nominator: BeanieFan11 (talk · contribs) 03:07, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewer: Gonzo fan2007 (talk · contribs) 16:15, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I'll do this one. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:15, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)
It is reasonably well written. a (prose, spelling, and grammar): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists): It is factually accurate and verifiable, as shown by a source spot-check. a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR): d (copyvio and plagiarism): It is broad in its coverage. a (major aspects): b (focused): It follows the neutral point of view policy. Fair representation without bias: It is stable. No edit wars, etc.: It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate. a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall: Pass/Fail:
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Comments

His father was initially opposed to him playing football, and it took a two-year "campaign" from Shirey, his friends and coaches for his father to allow him to try out the sport.-->His father was initially opposed to him playing football; it took a two-year "campaign" from Shirey, his friends and coaches for his father to allow him to try out the sport.
Pennsylvania, and in 1934, on Weir's advice, Shirey transferred to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.-->Pennsylvania; in 1934, on Weir's advice, Shirey transferred to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
1938 NFL draft, but did not sign with the team comma isn't needed
a record of 8–14 and then a record of 7–12-->records of 8–14 and 7–12, respectively
References:
- All are appropriate for what is being cited
- All are consistently formatted
- Spot checks: 2, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 24, 26, 29

Nice work. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 16:33, 22 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

@Gonzo fan2007: I think I addressed everything. BeanieFan11 (talk) 03:30, 23 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
- Passed. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 14:46, 23 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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