Born February 24, 1932 in Lincoln, Nebraska
Won 14 athletic letters at Muir High School, Pasadena, California, in football, baseball, basketball, tennis, and swimming
Associate Arts Degree from John Muir Junior College, Pasadena, California. Elected Student Body President 1952.
Earned Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from University of California, Santa Barbara. Led football team in total offense and to the 1955 CCAA Championship. Played every position but catcher for UCSB baseball team and led team in batting
Earned Master’s Degree in Physical Education from University of Southern California 1960
COACHING CAREER
Twice named Coach of the Year at North Hill High School, Torrance, California. Won total of six league championships in football, baseball, and tennis
Under his guidance, California Lutheran University football teams have won 13 NAIA District 3 Championships in 17 years
The Kingsmen have appeared in playoffs five times, winning the NAIA National Championship in 1971
His football teams were listed in the Top Ten winningest football teams over the past 50 years with a 182-81-6 record
Has coached 32 NAIA Division Il Football All-Americans
Fifteen of his collegiate stars have entered professional football
AWARDS
Who’s Who in America 1971
NAIA Coach of the Year 1971
Western Airlines Sportsman of the Year 1972
Lutheran Coach of the Year 1972
Award of Merit from National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 1970
American Football Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year 1975
Named to President’s Sports Committee 1968
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Instrumental in bringing Dallas Cowboys to CLU to train
United Way Chairman
YMCA Development Chairman
Chamber of Commerce Director
Church President