Pepperdine University Athletics

Played three seasons (1941-42, 1942-43 and 1946-47) ... Earned All-American honors his first season in 1942 ... Led the team in scoring his first two seasons (18.1 in 1941-42 and 18.5 in 1942-43) before his career was interrupted by military duty ... Pepperdine made its first two postseason appearances in 1942 and 1943 at the NAIA Tournament ... Played briefly as a pro following graduation with the Chicago Gears of the Professional Basketball League of America ... Graduated in 1947 with a degree in physical education/kinesiology.