The “Father of Track & Field” in North Carolina  

Started the state track and field meet in 1913 by helping raise money, providing awards and writing the rules 

Coach of North Carolina’s first dynasty, now-defunct Friendship High School in Burlington and led Friendship to 7 straight state titles, 1914-1920

Coached individuals to 42 state titles in 12 different events

COLLEGE

Captain of the University of North Carolina’s track team, 1912 

Won mile and 2-mile at 1912 Southern Intercollegiate Games in Baltimore 

First person from North Carolina to compete in Europe, competing in 25 track meets in England, Scotland and Germany, in 1913