Wayne Sheley
American gridiron football player (1916–1989)
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Edward Wayne Sheley (May 5, 1916 – August 9, 1989) was an American professional football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1939 and 1941.[1] He attended Augustana College in South Dakota, and was inducted into their athletics hall of fame in 1970.[2]
PositionQuarterback
BornMay 5, 1916
Lone Tree Township, Clay County, Iowa, U.S.
Lone Tree Township, Clay County, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 1989 (aged 73)
Douglas County, Minnesota, U.S.
Douglas County, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Sheley pictured in the Winnipeg Free Press, August 26, 1939 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 5, 1916 Lone Tree Township, Clay County, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 1989 (aged 73) Douglas County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Augustana (South Dakota) |
| Career history | |
| 1938–1942 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
