Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1979
- Class:
- 1933
Graduated from Ohio University (B.A., 1929) . . . Earned second degree from KSU (B.s. Ed., 1933), and Master's degree from Ohio State (1935) . . . Born March 4, 1906 in Struthers, Ohio . . . Came to KSU in 1929 . . . Served 42 years at KSU before retiring from coaching in 1971 . . . Known as the "Ironman" for having coached six different sports including football, tennis, golf, cross country and track . . . Served as head trainer from 1929 to 1952 . . . Produced the best collegiate wrestling coaching mark in history as team won 307, lost 69 and tied 5 . . . Had seven undefeated seasons . . . Developed more than 200 champions at all levels . . . Named to Hall of Fames of Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches, Helms Foundation and Ohio University . . . Outstanding high school and collegiate wrestler . . . Won Buckeye state heavyweight title in 1927, 175-pound championship in 1928 and 165-pound title in 1929 . . . Served four years in the U.S. Navy . . . Wrote book on hand to hand combat.
