Sheldon Oremland, Class of 1949, was Montgomery College’s first All-American in any sport, in 1948. Captain of the football team, he was considered the best and toughest tackle his teammates and the opposition had ever seen. He also played basketball and baseball at MC. A tough pitcher, Mr. Oremland hurled a 5-1 season for the College’s team in 1948. His all-around talents brought him Athlete of the Year honors his sophomore year.

Upon graduation, Mr. Oremland attended Georgetown University on a football scholarship and was contacted by the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins. His football career ended prematurely when he seriously injured his knee during a Georgetown game.