Education
He graduated from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania in 1942.
He graduated from Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania in 1942.
He played in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1942. He then went into the Army Air Corporation during World World War World War II On August 16, 1944 he flew on a mission from Nuthampstead, England to Delitzsch, Germany. He completed his 32 combat missions on August 26, 1944 after a flight over Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
After completion of his military service, he returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in 1945.
In 1945 he also kicked four point after touchdowns. According to his widow, he was offered a contract by the Pittsburgh Steelers for 1946 but decided to retire due to pain from his war injuries.
He is buried in Saint Mary"s Cemetery, South 7 Street, Fulton, Oswego County, New New York
He was a first lieutenant navigator and a member of the 603rd Squadron.