Ed Shuttlesworth facts for kids
| No. 31 Michigan Wolverines | |
Shuttlesworth from 1974 Michiganensian
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| Born: | June 4, 1952 Ohio, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College | Michigan |
| High school | Woodward High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1971–1973 | Univ. of Michigan |
| 1974–1975 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ed Shuttlesworth (born June 4, 1952) is a former American football player. He was a powerful fullback known for his strong running.
Ed played college football for the University of Michigan from 1971 to 1973. He was the top rusher for Michigan's teams in 1972 and 1973. These teams had an amazing record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. When he finished college, he had carried the ball more times than any other Michigan player. He also ranked third in total rushing yards for the team.
After college, Shuttlesworth played professional football for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) during 1974 and 1975. In his first year, he was the third-best rusher in the entire CFL.
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Early Life and High School Football
Ed Shuttlesworth grew up in Ohio, U.S. He went to Woodward High School in Cincinnati. This is where he first showed his talent for football.
College Football Career at Michigan
Ed Shuttlesworth started at the University of Michigan in 1970. He quickly became an important player for their football team.
1971 Season: A Strong Start
In 1971, as a sophomore, Ed joined the 1971 Michigan Wolverines football team. This team had a perfect 11-0 record in the regular season. Ed started as a backup fullback.
In his second game, against Virginia, Ed ran for 107 yards. He also scored his first college touchdown. People described him as a "bruising" and strong player. Later that season, he started his first game against Iowa. He rushed for 112 yards and scored three touchdowns in that game.
The next week, he ran for 125 yards and three touchdowns against Purdue. He was named the UPI Midwest Back of the Week. His coach, Bo Schembechler, helped him turn his "raw potential" into "running might."
Ed also made a key play in the 1972 Rose Bowl against Stanford. He tackled a player in the end zone, which gave Michigan two points. In 1971, Ed gained 877 yards and scored six touchdowns. He was the team's second-best rusher that year.
1972 Season: The Human Bulldozer
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As a junior in 1972, Ed became the starting fullback for the 1972 Michigan Wolverines football team. This team finished with a great 10-1 record. Ed had three games where he ran for over 100 yards. He reached 1,000 career rushing yards faster than any other Michigan player before him.
His best game was against Tulane. He ran for 151 yards and scored three touchdowns. The Associated Press called him "the human bulldozer." Ed said he was working on his "open field running" and learning to "cut and look for the end zone."
Later in the year, he scored a career-high four touchdowns against Minnesota. Ed was Michigan's top rusher in 1972 with 716 yards and 11 touchdowns.
1973 Season: Leading the Undefeated Team
In his senior year, 1973, Ed started all 11 games for the 1973 Michigan Wolverines football team. This team had an amazing undefeated record of 10-0-1. For the second year in a row, he was Michigan's leading rusher. He gained 746 yards and scored nine touchdowns.
In his final game for Michigan, a 10-10 tie with Ohio State, Ed ran for 116 yards. His coach, Bo Schembechler, praised him, saying, "That man Shuttlesworth really ran. He came to play."
In January 1974, Ed played in the Hula Bowl, an all-star game. He led his team to victory with 86 rushing yards. He carried the ball 22 times and said, "I don't mind doing all that work. It's my job."
Michigan Career Highlights
During his three years at Michigan, Ed Shuttlesworth gained 2,333 rushing yards and scored 26 touchdowns. He had seven games where he ran for over 100 yards. He also had seven games where he scored multiple touchdowns. When he graduated, he was first in rushing attempts and third in total rushing yards for Michigan.
Professional Football Career
Ed Shuttlesworth was chosen by the Baltimore Colts in the 1974 NFL draft. However, he decided to play for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL) instead. He signed a three-year contract with them in March 1974.
In 1974, he was the third-best rusher in the CFL. He gained 866 rushing yards and scored five touchdowns. In 1975, he ran for 101 yards.
In 1976, Ed played for the Baltimore Colts during their pre-season games. He later attended training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1977. He even scored a touchdown in an exhibition game. However, he did not make the regular season team for either the Colts or the Eagles.
Life After Football
After his football career, Ed Shuttlesworth became a computer software expert. He has worked in this field in the Atlanta area.
