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John Shumate’s Roughest Opponent is Death, 1976

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Sep 19, 2021
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[When John Shumate played for the Phoenix Suns, fans chanted, “Shu . . . Shu . . . Shu     . . . Shu," But the chant lasted only briefly. Shumate’s rookie season was delayed for health reasons. Then, after Shumate made an impressive comeback during the 1975-76 season, the Suns brass dealt “Shu” midway through the next season to Buffalo for forward Garfi…

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