University of California Athletics

Served California for 50 years … was the assistant track and field coach under five different coaches: Walter Christie, Brutus Hamilton, Sam Bell, Dave Maggard and Erv Hunt … also served as head coach from 1943-45, leading the Bears to second place at the 1943 NCAA Championships, its first victory over USC since 1924 and a 10-6 record … was a three-year track and field letterman as an undergraduate hurdler.