Career
He was the first and fourth head football coach for the Southern Illinois Salukis in Carbondale, Illinois. He held that position for twenty-two seasons, from 1913 to 1916 and then returning from 1921 until 1938. His overall coaching record at Southern Illinois University was 82 wins, 80 losses, and 20 ties.
This ranks him first at Southern Illinois University in terms of total wins and fifth at Southern Illinois University in terms of winning percentage.
He also coached the Southern Illinois basketball team
