Today in Wheeling History: January 26—Nick Mumley, a professional football player and Wheeling native who excelled in football, basketball, and track at Wheeling High School, was born (1937).
Nick Mumley, born on January 26, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, was a prominent professional football player known for his time with the New York Titans in the American Football League (AFL). Mumley attended Wheeling High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track, earning the title of West Virginia’s Mr. Basketball. He later attended Purdue University, playing as a tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team from 1956 to 1957 and 1959. His outstanding performance earned him a spot on the 1957 College Football All-America Team. Mumley was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL Draft but chose to play for the New York Titans instead. He appeared in 42 games, 36 as a starter, from 1960 to 1962. After retiring from professional football, Mumley worked for Reis Equipment Company and the Kroot Corporation as Sales Director. He was a member of the NFL Players Association, John Purdue Club, and First United Methodist Church in Columbus, Indiana. Mumley passed away on September 22, 2022, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 85. He was survived by his daughters, Tamara and Jody, and several grandchildren. Mumley's legacy as a talented athlete and dedicated family man continues to be remembered by those who knew him.
To learn more: Wheeling Intelligencer (https://tinyurl.com/47d9bfwx), Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/3xyutke9), The Republic News (https://tinyurl.com/86zuuvuv), Pro Football Archives (https://tinyurl.com/34uw82kt)
Photo credits: eBay, Legacy
Nick Mumley, born on January 26, 1937, in Wheeling, West Virginia, was a prominent professional football player known for his time with the New York Titans in the American Football League (AFL). Mumley attended Wheeling High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track, earning the title of West Virginia’s Mr. Basketball. He later attended Purdue University, playing as a tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers football team from 1956 to 1957 and 1959. His outstanding performance earned him a spot on the 1957 College Football All-America Team. Mumley was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL Draft but chose to play for the New York Titans instead. He appeared in 42 games, 36 as a starter, from 1960 to 1962. After retiring from professional football, Mumley worked for Reis Equipment Company and the Kroot Corporation as Sales Director. He was a member of the NFL Players Association, John Purdue Club, and First United Methodist Church in Columbus, Indiana. Mumley passed away on September 22, 2022, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the age of 85. He was survived by his daughters, Tamara and Jody, and several grandchildren. Mumley's legacy as a talented athlete and dedicated family man continues to be remembered by those who knew him.
To learn more: Wheeling Intelligencer (https://tinyurl.com/47d9bfwx), Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/3xyutke9), The Republic News (https://tinyurl.com/86zuuvuv), Pro Football Archives (https://tinyurl.com/34uw82kt)
Photo credits: eBay, Legacy
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