Former superintendent of the Illinois Braille and Sight Saving School in 1976, was co-captain of the Illinois College football team in 1938, and was a member of the 1937 conference championship football team. As a senior, managed the baseball team. Played basketball in 1935. Returned to his alma mater in 1941-42 to serve as assistant football coach and admissions counselor. Was honored for his contributions to education, especially for the handicapped, by his alma mater and the Jacksonville community.