John Brett Shirey (March 19, 1898 – October 19, 1966)[1] was an American college football player and engineer, He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

He was a member of an All-time Auburn Tigers football team selected in 1935,[3] as well as coach Donahue's all-time Auburn team.

[4] He was captain-elect in 1922, The Glomerata, Auburn's yearbook, says Shirey's "greatest delight is to catch a forward pass and serenade down the field like lightning.

[5] Walter Camp gave Shirey honorable mention on his All-America team.

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