Howie Schumm
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John "Howie" Schumm (March 11, 1940 – April 4, 2015) was a Canadian professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos and the Calgary Stampeders.[1][2] Schumm spent his 14-year CFL career as a linebacker and fullback for the Eskimos and Stampeders.[3] On defense, he intercepted 12 passes, including 2 for touchdowns, and recovered 5 fumbles. On offense, he was mostly a blocker, with his best rushing season occurring in 1961, during which he gained only 86 yards. He was also a punt and kick returner, notably returning 47 punts for 250 yards (5.3 average) in 1964 and 50 punts for 199 yards (4.0 average) in 1965.[4]
Spruce Grove, Alberta
Stony Plain, Alberta
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Linebacker • Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 11, 1940 Spruce Grove, Alberta |
| Died | April 4, 2015 (aged 75) Stony Plain, Alberta |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| CJFL | Edmonton Wildcats |
| Career history | |
| 1959–1969 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1969 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1970–1972 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Schumm was remarkably durable, not missing a single game during the first 8 years of his career, from 1959 to 1966. His brother, Herb Schumm, also played in the CFL. He died of cancer in 2015.[5]
