Athlete. Strength is the best word to describe this fine athlete who graduated from Omaha Central High School in 1982. He gained all-state football acclaim as a two-way player. His linebacking play showed the promise and the prowess that would carry him to a great college career. His achievements in track & field were spectacular. Winning the shot put at the state meet two years running, 1981 and 1982, he set a new state record of 62-11½. In the spring of 1982, he had a gold medal winning discus throw over 202 feet. Later as a University of Iowa linebacker, he was named as one of the best Hawkeye football players in the century and was a two-time All-American. He played professional football at Pittsburgh
