Florida A&M

This Palmetto, Florida native was the first full-time Athletic Trainer at Florida A&M, serving in the role from 1950 to 1953, following his graduation from FAMU in 1950.... Shannon, played football for Jake Gaither at FAMU from 1946 to 1950, following a stint in the military....

Now retired and living in Palmetto, Florida, Shannon had a distinguished career in the Central Florida region as an educator and coach in the public school system, garnering numerous service awards for his work both in education and in the community.