Hall of Fame
Recognized as one of Luther’s greatest four-sport athletes. In three years of competition he earned 12 letters, three each in football, basketball, baseball and track. Scored 6 touchdowns and 5 extra points against Western Union for a total of 41 points a Luther and Iowa Conference single game record. Set Luther record for longest run of 102 yards for a touchdown against St. Mary’s (MN). Punted 18 times for 828 yards for a 46-yard average in a 0-0 game with Iowa Teachers College - now University of Northern Iowa. Twice voted Luther MVP. Two-time all-conference quarterback. All-state quarterback as a senior. Batted .420 in baseball during senior year. In track he was part of the first place half mile relay team for Iowa Colleges at the Drake Relays. Signed with the Minneapolis Millers and the American Association but arm trouble cut his professional career short. Following baseball career he spent 39 years in education, 33 as an administrator at Forest City, Iowa and Fertile, Iowa.
