Johnny Shultz
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Ashland, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| Profile | |
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| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | ca. 1909 |
| Died | November 28, 1932 Ashland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pen Argyl (PA) |
| College | Temple |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
John H. "Shebo" Shultz (c. 1909 – November 28, 1932) was an American football player.
Shultz attended Pen Argyl High School in eastern Pennsylvania. He played college football for Temple from 1927 to 1929. As a senior in 1929, he converted on 48 of 52 runs for first down.[1] While playing for Temple, The Philadelphia Inquirer described him as Temple's best defensive back and a "star of the first order."[2]
He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a fullback for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1930. He appeared in six NFL games, one as a starter.[3]
Shultz later became coach of the undefeated Ashland High School football team. He died in an automobile crash in November 1932.[4] He was buried at St. Elizabeth's Cemetery in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania.[5][6]
