Hall of Athletic Honor
Following an outstanding career at Harrisburg's John Harris High School, he was called upon to serve in World War II. He returned in September, 1945 to continue his education. He played football two years, going both ways at guard. He lost little time in establishing himself as one of the finest college linemen in the country. He started in all 17 games his junior and senior years, won two varsity letters and was named both years to the Associated Press All-State first team, which included all players. He became so well known that in the summer of 1949 he was selected to play for the College All-Stars against the defending world champion New York Giants in the Polo Grounds.
After pitching one year, he was sent to the outfield and became one of the top baseball players in Gettysburg history with a career bating well over .300.
He returned to his Alma Mater to serve as assistant football and head baseball coach.
