Inducted November 10, 2001

1975-76    Received A.A. Degree from Martin Methodist College and served as manager and trainer of the Men’s Basketball Team.

1977-78    Received B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Athens State, (AL)

1979    Attended Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires and started his professional career as an Umpire for the Midwest League (A)

1980-81    Instructor, Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires, Eastern League (AA)

1982-83    Puerto Rico Winter League

1982-85    Pacific Coast League (AAA)

1984 85    In-school Suspension Teacher, Bass Middle School (Fall/Winter)

1986    Teacher’s Aide/ Special Education, Bass Middle School (Fall/Winter)

1986-93    American Association (AAA)

1993-00    American League Umpire

1996    Major League All-Star Game, Philadelphia

1998    American League Division Series (Boston-Cleveland and New York-Texas)

1999    American League Division Series (Texas-Texas and Boston-Cleveland)

2000    American League Division Series (Texas- Oakland and Seattle-Chicago)

2000    Major League Umpire #22

Awards and Recognition:

1982    Service Award from Harry Wendelstedt School for Umpires Chauncey DeVault Memorial Award

1993    Drum Major Award for Justice and Service Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet High School.
Certificate of Appreciation National Urban League
Certificate of Appreciation for Service to Community, Mayor Phil Bredesen
Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to Community, State Senator Thelma Harper

2001    Appointed Consultant for Social and Cultural Diversity for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation