University of California Athletics

Started three years at defensive end for the Bears, and in 1953 and 1954, also started at tight end … the Bears’ 1954 team captain … led the nation in 1954 in receiving with 44 receptions for 569 yards and seven touchdowns … received the Andy Smith Trophy for most conference minutes, was a unanimous first-team All-Coast honoree and was chosen to the Catholic All-America team … after participating in the East-West Shrine Bowl, the Hula Bowl and the College All-Star game, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League and later starred for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League … in 1973, he entered the coaching ranks and has been a long-time NFL assistant and is a former head coach.