Hall of Fame
Lannie Shelmadine is among the most accomplished running backs in Kearney State College/UNK history. He was a two-time All-Nebraska Conference College (NCC) selection who led the Lopers in rushing in 1965 and 1966. He also was KSC's leading receiver in 1965 and was twice named NAIA All-District 11.Â
Finishing with 1,606 career rushing yards with 20 touchdowns, the Alliance native was on teams that went a combined 31-5 and won three league titles. That included the 1967 team that went 9-0, just the second Loper team to post an undefeated record. KSC also finished that fall ranked sixth nationally. During these years, KSC was among the nation's best at running the football.
A longtime teacher and coach in his hometown, Shelmadine resides in Alliance with his wife, Karen. They have three children (Stephanie, Tim and Brian) as well as 12 grandchildren. Shelmadine also was inducted into the Alliance Public School Hall of Fame in 2019.Â
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