ABOUT
Named captain of the 1944 football team. Earned 8 varsity letters at GHS (2 football. 3 track. 2 basketball). Dubbed the `Girard Giant’ as evidenced by his 6'1", 210Ib. frame. Voted Al- Trumbull County tacklein 1943 & 1944. Was a three-year starter for the John Carroll Blue Streaks earned 1st team All-Big Four and 2nd team International News Service AIl-Ohio honors. Teammate of NFL coaching legend Don Shula while at JCU. Drafted and signed by George Halas of the Chicago Bears in 1951 and later played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
accomplishments
- Named captain of the 1944 football team in high school.
- Earned a total of 8 varsity letters at GHS, including 2 in football, 3 in track, and 2 in basketball.
- Given the nickname "Girard Giant" due to his impressive 6'1", 210 lb. frame.
- Voted Al-Trumbull County tackle in both 1943 and 1944.
- Became a three-year starter for the John Carroll Blue Streaks during college.
- Earned 1st team All-Big Four honors and 2nd team International News Service All-Ohio honors.
- Shared the team with NFL coaching legend Don Shula while at JCU (John Carroll University).
- Drafted and signed by George Halas of the Chicago Bears in 1951.
- Later played for the Pittsburgh Steelers after his time with the Chicago Bears.
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