(Jul. 25, 1933 – Jan. 3, 1998) George Shaw reached the heights of high school, college and pro football at a time when the pro game was quickly developing in the national spotlight.

Shaw quarterbacked Grant High to state titles in 1949 and 1950 – each season ending with an unbeaten record, then headed to Eugene and the University of Oregon.

At Oregon, Shaw was a standout at quarterback and as a defensive back, regularly playing all 60 minutes. He led the Pacific Coast Conference in interceptions with 13 as a freshman in 1951. As a senior he led the nation in total yards offense with 1,536 and was named All-America. His career closed with 3,508 yards and 26 touchdowns rushing and passing as well as 18 interceptions on defense – a career mark that still stands.

Shaw also earned All-American status as part of the baseball team and had an offer to play for the New York Yankees.
In 1955, the Baltimore Colts selected Shaw with the first pick of the NFL Draft and he quickly moved into the starting role, until the 1956 season when an injury allowed Johnny Unitas to move into the starting role. After three seasons in Baltimore, Shaw moved to New York and played two seasons for the Giants. He also played a season with the Minnesota Vikings, where he was replaced by Fran Tarkenton, and one for the Denver Broncos of the AFL. He threw for 5,829 yards and 41 touchdowns in his combined NFL and AFL career.

The University of Oregon inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1992, and he is a member of the Portland Interscholastic League Hall of Fame as well.