Illinois College Athletics

A track standout during his years at Illinois College, he held the record for the long jump in the Little 19 Conference for several years. Represented Illinois College and won the long jump at the Kansas Relays and won second place at the Drake Relays. Captured the NCAA title in the long jump in 1926. Captain of the track team, a member of the “I” Club and a member of the Illinois Athletic Club for several years.