He played college football at the University of Tennessee, earning varsity letters 1937–1939, and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Washington Redskins, and Boston Yanks.
During his time at the University of Tennessee from 1937 to 1939, he earned varsity letters. He also played professionally for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Washington Redskins, and Boston Yanks in the National Football League (NFL).