Bio

Affectionately known to his team-mates as “Crusher,” he started in all 36 intercollegiate football games at Olivet for the years 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1961. His versatility was exceptional and his style of play rigorous. He played offensive and defensive tackle, linebacker, end, guard, fullback and punter. In a period when victories were sparse for Olivet, his play brought him honorable mention on the MIAA all-conference teams in 1957, 1959 and 1961. He was elected captain twice, and in 1961 was among the leading rushers in the MIAA. He also played baseball and won honorable mention in the MIAA as a catcher.

On the campus, he was vice president of the student council, member of the “O” club and member of the Adelphic Alpha Pi fraternity.

After graduation, he coached six and a half years at Central Montcalm, four years at Battle Creek Pennfield and four and a half years at Olivet High School.

In 1977, he returned to Olivet College to become head football coach.

In honor of his many accomplishments on and off the athletic field, Olivet College is happy to induct him into the Athletic Hall of Fame.