Hall of Fame
Garland Shafer was a member of the Bobcat football team and was a captain for two years. Shafer earned NAIA District 11 All-Conference and Omaha World-Herald All-State recognition two times. In 1981, he was named as an NAIA Second Team All-American.
Shafer is still in the record books as he shares the record for the longest kickoff return of 100 yards against Yankton in 1981. At one time, he had the longest pass reception of 79 yards in the record books.
He drew the attention of pro scouts as a defensive back with his blend of size and speed. Being a leading tackler, the opponents feared him. The end result caused competition to run and throw away from him enabling the defense to be one of the leaders in all categories in the NAIA.
Shafer was a member of the 9-1 1980 team which was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002.
