Played tackle for Washington State. Captain in 1948. Named to AP All-Pacific Coast, UP All-Pacific Coast, INS All-American. Starting tackle for West in the 1949 Shrine All-Star game. Went pro with the Redskins in 1949. Won first-string tackle job in first pro year. Works as a salesman during the off-season. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Born in Red Lodge, Montana, but played high school football in Clarkston, Washington, the home town of all-time Rose Bowler Turk Edwards. While at Washington State was coached by Phil Sarboe, who was formerly a Redskin. One of the finest tackles in National Football League.