Notable Accomplishments: 36 years of coaching football all within the South Haven School District Football program. Record: 188-123-5. Has coached 131 teams in South Haven’s athletic program. Coached in 2722 contests in four combined sports. Conference champions in 2007 (South Haven’s first Conference Championship in 23 years.) MHSAA Playoff Qualifier in 2007 (South Haven’s first appearance in 30 years.) Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, 1978. Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee, 1993. Bangor High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, 1997. Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Inductee, 2003. U.S. Army Decorations include The Congressional Medal of Honor, 3 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts, Combat Medic Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palms, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal.
At Time of Induction: Retired
MHSFCA Hall of Fame Class of 2008