[1] Shane was a criminology professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1968 when he got involved in the Citizens for Gene McCarthy presidential campaign.
Shane admitted to this hard-line approach, and both men made amends, but Degenkolb later resigned his seat.
A tall, physically imposing figure who competed 14 marathons, Shane also was known for his dry wit, especially during campaign ads.
He often described himself as 'the big bald guy with the bowtie,' with the tie frequently appearing under his name on campaign signs.
His wife Esther, who was in the vehicle with him, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken wrist, at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Bedford.