Pepperdine University Athletics

Played in four seasons (1943-44 and 1945-46 through 1947-48) ... Led the team in scoring his final two seasons, averaging 12.9 points in 1948 and 9.7 in 1947 ... Schooling was interrupted by military service ... Played on Pepperdine's first NCAA Tournament team and two NAIA Tournament squads ... Selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1948 NBA Draft ... Graduated in 1948 with a degree in physical education.