Born June 4, 1916 in Gardner, Kansas
Competed two years varsity basketball and football at Gardner High School. Named “All-County” for both sports in junior and senior years
Earned letter in track at Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 12 letters in football, baseball, basketball and track at Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas, from which he graduated in 1943
NAVAL CAREER
Gun Captain aboard USS Arizona from 1935-38.
Represented Arizona on its football, basketball, baseball and rowing teams
Re-enlisted in 1944 and given special commission as Ensign. Served in Pacific for two years.
Assigned to Seabee Base in Port Hueneme in 1946 and served as Athletic Officer
Released from active duty in 1947 and named Athletic Director for Port Hueneme base.
Returned to active duty in 1950, served one year in Japan. Discharged in 1951
COACHING CAREER
Coached Port Hueneme SeaBees basketball and baseball teams during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
Won the 11th Naval District Basketball Championship in 1953-54 season
Managed Oxnard Babe Ruth teams, 1955 & 1956
Served as coach for Oxnard American Legion team
OFFICIATING CAREER
Thirty-five-year career officiating basketball, football, and baseball in Ventura County
Named in 1951 and served 20 years as a Channel Coast Officials Association Instructor
AWARDS
Inducted into the Baker University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981