Education
Davis High School.
Davis High School.
While many college athletes were called to serve for the military during World World War II, Sheffield had a deferment as a pre-medicine major. After the conclusion of his collegiate career, Sheffield played for the Philadelphia Warriors in the Bachelor of Applied Arts for the 1946-1947 season. Sheffield was cut the following year and became a doctor, practicing for most of his adult life.
Sheffield died on December 8, 2009.
Sheffield, a 6"2 forward and center, played for Utah and, as a sophomore, was a member of the Utes" 1944 national championship team