One of the top all-around athletes in the early days of University of Delaware athletics, Ed was a three-sport standout in football, basketball, and baseball during his career with the Blue Hens. A 1936 graduate of the University of Delaware, Ed served as captain of the football and baseball teams and earned eight varsity letters during his career. An end from Yeadon, PA, he was named to the UD football All-Century team in 1989 and still holds school records for points in a game (27 vs. Washington College in 1935) and longest punt (82 yards vs. Juniata in 1933). Following graduation, he was drafted by professional leagues in baseball and football.
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