An outstanding, extremely versatile athlete, while at U of A he competed at three different positions in football (running back, receiver, and defensive back) and in several different events in track & field (long jump, high jump, and sprints). He received All Border Conference recognition in football and played in the 1961 All American Bowl. His 80-yard punt return against Colorado in 1960 was a new school record, and his 24 ft. long jump in 1961 established him as the third best jumper in U of A history. After graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he went on to play for the NFL Dallas Cowboys for six years.