Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1992
- Class:
- 1937
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER: 1932 Graduate of Central High School, Akron…Earned nine varsity letters in basketball (4) football (3) track (2)…Honorable Mention All-State, All-City and captain 2 years in Basketball…KSU CAREER: Earned eight varsity letters, in basketball (3) football (3) track (2)…Two time All-Ohio performer in basketball and captain in senior year…Played several basketball games wearing shoulder pads due to injury suffered in football…All 3rd & 6th Air Force…POST KSU CAREER: Received his degree in Social Studies and Physical Education in 1937 and a Master’s Degree in Administration in 1951…PERSONAL: Born May 2, 1914 in Akron, Ohio…Served six years in the U.S. Air Force, two years of which was in the S.W. Pacific where he earned five Bronze Stars…Served 18 years in the Air Force Reserve retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel…Began his teaching & coaching career at Mogadore High in 1939, where he served as assistant principal as well as coaching of the basketball, football, and baseball team…Coached basketball at Canton Lincoln High School (1951-56) and was also an assistant football coach…Served as Principal at Perry High ’54-’64 and concluded his career as Principal at Norton High, 1964-1975…Member of Summit County Hall of Fame…He and his wife, Helen have three children; Leslie Ann, Jeffrey, and John…He enjoys playing golf and bridge.
