Howie Schumm

John "Howie" Schumm was a Canadian professional football player who played in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos and the Calgary Stampeders. Schumm spent his 14-year CFL career as a linebacker and fullback for the Eskimos and Stampeders. 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 in 1964 and 50 punts for 199 yards in 1965.
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.