Doug Shobert (2012) - Hall of Fame

Doug Shobert

Induction:
2012
Class:
1972

One of the most decorated quarterbacks in Temple University history, Doug Shobert earned Assoicated Press All-America honorable mention and second team All-East honors as a junior in 1971. A team captain as a senior in 1972, at the time he owned the Owls career completion percentage record (57%) while his 3,913 passing yards ranks sixth on the all-time list. His 26 career touchdown passes also ranked sixth at Temple. The Chalfont, Pa. native led the Cherry and White in passing in each of his final three seasons, leading the Owls to winning records in each year. Temple's record during Shobert's time behind center was 18-9-1. His two best passing yardage games came as a senior when he threw for 227 yards against Boston College and 230 yards against Delaware. In recent years, he has retired from teaching at Quakertown Community Senior High School where he held 33 Years of tenur. When he does not reside in Pennsylvania, he holds residency in Cape Town, South Africa.