University of Houston Athletics
University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor
Gene Shannon
- Induction:
- 1971
Football (1949-51)
- First 1,000-yard rushing season in program history
- AP Honorable Mention All-American (1951)
- First Team All-Conference (1950-51)
- 1952 Salad Bowl MVP
- Holds two bowl game program records: 175 rushing yards and four touchdowns (both on 28 carries in 1952 Salad Bowl)
- Drafted 27th overall in 1952 NFL Draft (San Francisco 49ers)
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