Howie Schumm
| Date of birth: | March 11, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth: | Spruce Grove, Alberta |
| Date of death: | April 14, 2015 (aged 75) |
Career information | |
| CFL status: | National |
| Position(s): | LB/FB |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| CJFL: | Edmonton Wildcats |
Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1959–1969 1969 1970–1972 |
Edmonton Eskimos Calgary Stampeders Edmonton Eskimos |
Howie Schumm (March 11, 1940 – April 14, 2015) was a Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the Calgary Stampeders.[1][2] Schumm spent his 14-year CFL career as an linebacker and fullback for the Eskimos and Stampeders.[3] On defense, he intercepted 12 passes, 2 for touchdowns, and recovered 5 fumbles. On offense, he was mostly a blocker, as his best rushing season was 1961 with 86 yards. He did not miss a single game in the first 8 years of his career, from 1959 to 1966. His brother Herb Schumm also played in the CFL.
References
- ↑ "Former Esks great passes away". d91. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ↑ "Eskimos". Edmonton Eskimos. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ↑ "Howie Schumm". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved 15 April 2015.