Career
He was also known by his nickname Checker and in 2000 was named in the ruck for West Perth's official 'Team of the Century'. A versatile football player, he could play in both the ruck or across half back. He was a Sandover Medalist in 1940, to break Haydn Bunton, Sr's sequence of two wins in a row.
During his career he represented Western Australia in six interstate matches.