Bio

His contributions to Olivet College athletics gave the Comets a new spirit following the second world war. He earned three varsity letters in football, four in basketball, and four in baseball. His list of individual achievements is long. In baseball alone he started four straight years at third baseball, led the team in hitting for all of those four years, had a batting average of .468 his senior year, and had the most singles, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases. In basketball he started four years at guard and in football he started three years at left halfback and made the Third All-State Team for Colleges his senior year.

After graduation, he turned his attention to coaching, first at Olivet College, and then at several area high schools in both men’s and women’s sports. He also found time for community service.

In recognition of an exceptional record of leadership, achievement, and service, Olivet College is proud to honor him with induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.