At N.Y.U. he played varsity basketball for three years and varsity lacrosse for two years. In the year 1925 was interim lacrosse coach at N.Y.U. and in 1927 was captain of the lacrosse team. From 1927-1936 played for the Crescent Athletic Club - was captain of the team of 1932 and was coach of the 1935 team. Currently is serving on a New York Metropolitan Committee to develop lacrosse teams in New York Colleges.

A bond specialist, he has been a securities bond salesman for the past thirty-four years and is now Vice-President of Wm. E. Pollock & Co., Inc. of New York. Is on the Board of directors of the Dr. Marcus Nadler Scholarship fund and a member of the Bankers Club of America, the Society of Colonial Wars, the U.S. Navy League, the American Finance Association, the N.Y.U. Men's Finance Club (President), and of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

Married to Elizabeth Rogers in 1932, they have three sons, Russell s., Robert V., and Richard W., and one daughter Elizabeth.

He was one of the best center midfielders of his day, in college or club. He was possessed of blazing speed, great endurance and was an accurate shot - as well as being an inspirational leader. It is with pride that his certificate, the highest honor the world of lacrosse can bestow, is presented.