Career
He was inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame in 1978. Selves played offense and defense for the College of Emporia Fighting Presbies in Emporia, Kansas, playing on the undefeated 1928 team coached by L. T. Harr. McPherson
Selves was the head football coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas.
He held that position for the 1936 season.
His coaching record at McPherson was 5 wins, 3 losses and 1 tie. Assistant coaching.
