1999

Brandon Shelby

Senior RB

Rockhurst HS/Kansas City (Mo.)

Brandon Shebly was an exciting two-way player for Rockhurst in 1999. A star running back, he rushed for 2,181 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior. He also returned 22 punts and kicks, and finished with 2,362 yards of total offense.

His efforts helped Rockhurst to a 12-2 record and a Missouri Class 5 Runnerup finish.

Shelby played college football at the University of Oklahoma, where he was a four-year letterwinner and two-time Academy all-Big 12 selection.

He has continued his football career as a college coach, making stops at the University of Oklahoma (2006), University of Arizona (2007), University of San Diego (2008) and Portland State University (2009).

1999 Simone Awards winners and special guests include (from left) Major League Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett, Fontana Award winner Nick Zicarelli of St. Pius X, former Chiefs great James Hasty, Simone Award winner Brandon Shelby, Anthony Simone, Buchanan Award winner Micah Minshall of Olathe North, former Chiefs great Eric Hicks and Buchanan Award winner Dale Long of Oak Park	Former Chiefs great Eric Hicks
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett	Rockhurst Head Coach Tony Severino
Victor Fontana, 1999 Fontana Award Winner Nick Zicarelli of St. Pius X and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett