W.J. Shumaker
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- Hometown:
- Childersburg, Ala.
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- Year:
- 1957-59
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- Team:
- Football
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- Induction Year:
- 1983
Bio
Shumaker starred on two OVC Championship teams during his career from 1957-59, winning All-American recognition in 1959. He earned All-OVC honors during the 1958-59 seasons. In 1959 he won the Robert Hill Johnson Award after serving as team captain. He set the career rushing record and had the longest play from scrimmage for any Golden Eagle.