Professional Football Player. Born in Alhambra, California, he made his debut as a tight end receiver in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams in 1961. For seven seasons, he played with the Los Angeles Rams 1961 to 1964, Pittsburgh Steelers in 1965 and Chicago Bears 1966 to 1967. He ended his career with 10 receptions, 227 yards receiving and 5 touchdowns in 49 games played. He also appeared in the 1975 Dino Di Laurentiis movie, “Mandingo”. He died of a stroke at age 65 in Pasadena, California. (bio by: John “J-Cat” Griffith)