University of Minnesota Athletics
Sheldon Beise - M Club Hall of Fame
Sheldon BeiseFootball, 1933-35
HOF Class of 2006
One of the finest blocking backs of his time, Sheldon Beise opened holes for All-American halfback Francis “Pug” Lund and the Golden Gopher rushing attack that averaged 295 yards and 33.7 points per game in 1934 en route to winning the school’s first national championship.
Beise scored nine TDs in 1935, helping the Gophers to the second of their three consecutive national titles. During his three years of play, the team never lost a football game.
Beise was named to four All-American first teams and six All-American alternate or second teams. Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman called him “one of the finest fullbacks that I have ever coached....equally capable when blocking or on defense.”
A three-time All Conference selection, Beise was named to all 1935 Midwest first teams. In 1935, his picture appeared on the Wheaties cereal box. He was a starter in the 1936 College All-Star Game and East-West Shrine Game.
Beise coached at Holy Cross and at St. Thomas and, three times, was an assistant coach at Minnesota.