Dec 21, 1934

Born at Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX

Summer 1939

    4

Family moved to Irving; Irving Heights Drive

Sep 1941

    6

Enrolled in Irving Public Schools, 1^st grade

Jun 1945

  10

Played on first organized athletic team, Irving Auto Supply Sports. First Irving Youth Softball League – team won championship. Coach was Lynn Conner who was later inducted into the Irving All-Sports Hall of Fame.

Easter Sunday 1947

  12

Became a Christian and was baptized at the First Baptist Church (FBCI) in Irving

Summer 1948

  13

Played softball in Dallas League; Boy Scout team sponsored by First Methodist Church of Irving.

Dec 29, 1948

  14

Family moved to Farmers Branch

Spring 1949

Played on first school team as shortstop for Farmers Branch, 8^th grade

Summer 1949

Family moved back to Irving

Aug 1949

Tried out for Irving High School Football; placed on “B” team

Sep 1949

Entered I.H.S. as a member of the first freshman class in new high school on 6^th street. The building now houses Bowie Junior High.