Pepperdine University Athletics

Played four seasons (1946-49) ... A member of Pepperdine's inaugural team, which won the Will Rogers Bowl ... Also played on Pepperdine's small college national championship team of 1947 ... Was regarded as inspirational leader ... A lineman who played both on offense and defense ... Team went 25-11 in his four seasons, including 17-1 the first two ... Began collegiate career after service in the U.S. Navy during World War II ... Graduated in 1950 with a degree in psychology.