Cornell University Athletics

He began his illustrious affiliation with Cornell as one of the finest athletes of his day. He was a four-year letterman in both football and baseball. On the gridiron he played his final two years under the immortal Pop Warner and was Walter Camp's first team All-American quarterback in 1898. He was an outstanding pitcher in baseball and captained the diamondmen his sophomore and junior years. He later pitched a year with the Philadelphia Athletics of the major leagues. He served as professor of physical education and athletics from 1905 to 1944 and was professor emeritus thereafter. During this time as athletic administrator he was instrumental in the development of Upper and Lower Alumni Fields. His most lasting contribution however, was his pioneering effort in the development of intramural athletics.