HIGH SCHOOL:
Madison (1949)

A 3-year stalwart for Madison High School, graduating in 1949 ... scored over 1,000 points for Hall of Fame Coach Ray Eddy ... All-State in 1949 ... also all-sectional, all-regional and all-semistate ... scored 36 points in state title game, though Madison lost to Jasper ... named Mr. Basketball ... scored 19 points in Indiana victory over Kentucky all- stars ... scored 42 points in a sectional victory over New Washington ... turned down a chance to play at Purdue, instead settling down in Madison.