To some, streaking was a radical manifestation of the era of sexual liberation. In 1974, the medical writer Murray Elkins declared that it was the “latest attempt to erode and destroy convention ...

Streaking at UNC might seem like some crazed activity dreamed up by Generation Z, but streaking actually began at UNC as part of a national movement in 1974. ... a 1974 streak organizer, said.

Streaking was everywhere in 1974, and Chapel Hill even reigned as a mass nudity national champion. But that title would soon be gone in a flash. Much like the fad itself.

The streaking craze came to UT on Feb. 28, 1974 – a Thursday – according to a written history from university historian Betsey Creekmore on UT’s Volopedia website.

Shumate played at Notre Dame from 1971 to 1974 and was a first-team All-American in 1974. The Suns made Shumate the No. 4 overall pick in the 1974 draft. He later coached SMU and the WNBA's Mercury.