HIGH SCHOOL:
Rossville (1937)

COLLEGE:
Purdue (1941)

Played on 1937 Rossville team that upset defending state champion Frankfort in the sectional ... acknowledged as one of greatest players in Clinton County history ... named to all-state team by Lafayette sports editor Gordon Graham ... four-year player at Purdue University ... as a sophomore, was Boilermakers' top scorer in Sugar Bowl championship victory over Arkansas ... Purdue team captain as a senior ... played professionally with Dow Chemical ... turning to coaching, he led Kendallville to four sectional championships in five seasons.