Background
Shuler was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Shuler was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in physical education at Penn State in 1979.
He played in 181 games over 14 seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a multi-sport star at East Pennsboro High School in Enola, Pennsylvania where he was also recruited by legendary college basketball coaches Dean Smith and Bobby Knight. At Penn State, Shuler was an All-American and a three-year letterman, playing in the Gator, Sugar, Fiesta, Hula and Japan Bowls.
A third-round pick (#61 overall) in 1978 NFL Draft by the New York Jets for whom he would play for 12 seasons.
The 6" 3", 230-pound Shuler had seven playoff appearances and two Pro Bowl appearances (1986, 1988). He was named as the tight end for the Jets All Time Team and the Jets Dream Team.
Foreign his career, Shuler totaled 462 receptions for 5,100 yards and 37 touchdowns. He is tied for third in all time receptions for the Jets.
He is also second in most consecutive games with a reception (86 games) and second in most touchdowns in a game (three).
Shuler"s son, Mickey Shuler, Junior., was a starting tight end at Penn State and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and played for the Miami Dolphins. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
He is currently the co-host of the Sports Channel weekly Jets television Show and board member of CCNB Bank and is a member and inductee of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.