Hall of Fame
"Bud" Sherrill was FUMA's Outstanding Athlete of the Year in 1946-1947, having excelled in football, basketball and track. He won a number of medals in track and field.
Sherrill was awarded a scholarship to the University of Tennessee in 1947. He played football there for four years - primarily as a defensive half-back.
In 1949, he set a single season pass interception record (12), which he holds to this date. In 1952, Bud was the third round draft choice of the Chicago Bears. He was also chosen to be on the 1951 All-Stars Team. He reported to the Bears' training camp that summer, and later to the "All-Stars" Camp. While with the All-Stars, his right shoulder was injured, and as a result he was unable to play pro-ball during 1951.
Bud was called to active duty in 1952 and served in Korea. In 1954 he hoped to resume his pro career when he asked to be traded from the Bears to the Redskins, but after a coaching change at Washington he asked to return to Chicago. George Hallas agreed but, before they could execute their option, he was picked up by the New York Giants. Vince Lombardi was the offensive coordinator for the Giants when "Bud" suffered a career-ending knee injury.
In 1958 "Bud" coached the Norfolk Navy Tars and from 1983-1986 he coached the punters and kickers at FUMA as a volunteer.
