Born January 26, 1918 in Ventura, California
Competed one year varsity baseball at Ventura High School, Ventura, California
Helped organize the City of Ventura’s first Babe Ruth League — 1953
Established first American Legion Baseball League — 1956
First manager and coach of Ventura Post #339 American Legion baseball team
Established a 408-188 won-lost record during 37-year tenure
First varsity baseball coach at St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California — 1966-67
Managed Ojai Merchants semi-pro baseball team — 1965
His Ventura American Legion teams have won district titles and various team titles. His 1957 Babe Ruth All-stars were ranked Number 2 in the state, and finished as runner-up in the State Tournament