Frostburg State University Athletics

Soccer … All-American in 1953. All-South in 1953 and 1954. Started at the center halfback his last three years and at right half his freshman year, Scored 8 goals in his career, but his forte was defense. Won the outstanding senior soccer award in 1955. Frostburg’s first All-American. Earned four letters in four seasons.

Baseball … Earned three letters in three seasons. Had a batting averages of .364 in 1953, .179 in 1954 and .278 in 1955. Jim was an outstanding defensive shortstop most of his career but also saw service at third base and in the outfield.

Track ... Lettered one one season.

Basketball ... Played in the 1952-1953 season.