At Denver South High School he received scholastic and athletic honors. And at Old Nassau, he played baseball three years, but football was his passion. As a freshman, he converted 15 out of 15 points after touchdowns and soon was called “the best place kicker at Princeton in 10 years.” He roomed senior year in Tiger Inn with Frank Rhodes, Bob Jiranek ’52, and fellow footballers Bill Tryon, Fred Powell, and Ted McClain.  

Regrettably, Jack had not been heard from in many years, but Ted remembers Jack’s quiet, serious nature even in high-spirited TI. Ted said Jack came from a family of modest means, and his father was able to see him play only once. It’s hoped that was the 1951 Navy game in which Jack provided the margin of victory with a field goal and three extra points.  

Jack was a civil engineer by profession. He took pleasure in teaching his three sons — John, a Colorado State graduate, and Edward and Jeff, both University of Northern Colorado graduates — competitive sports and trout fishing. Our condolences go to them; Jack’s loving wife, Linda; and six grandchildren.

Undergraduate Class of 1953