Hall of Fame
Lettered one year in football, one year in basketball and two years in baseball at Ferrum Junior College. Member of Ferrum’s first-ever football team in 1955, where he played offensive and defensive tackle. Member of the Ferrum basketball team in 1955-56, where he played guard. Member of the Ferrum baseball team in 1956 and 1957, where he played catcher. Co-Captain and Team Most Valuable Player of the baseball team his sophomore year. A rare student-athlete to letter in three sports. Went on to Concord College from 1957-59, where he helped the baseball team earn runner-up honors in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference in 1958 and 1959. Eventually earned bachelor’s degree from Upper Iowa University. Served in United States Army from 1953-55. Played semi-pro baseball eight years. Coached American Legion baseball team for 14 years, state runner-up in 1962. Member of Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame, Class of 2004. Served as a high school basketball official for 38 years. Served as a college basketball official for 20 years (NCAA Div. I, II, III), including three NCAA Tournaments. High school football official for 20 years. Old Dominion Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Officials Supervisor for 15 years. Continues to be a member of officiating crew at Ferrum football games. 1970-71 Kiwanis Outstanding Basketball Official of the Year. Employed at Shenandoah Life Insurance from 1961-89. Officiated at State High School Basketball Championship Game. Officiated at NCAA Division II football playoff game. Retired and living in Roanoke, Virginia.
