• Born in Flint, Michigan.
• A three-sport standout (baseball, basketball, football) at Flint Central High.
• Graduated in 1968-Attended Michigan State University, received Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Exercise Science.
• 20 years teaching/coaching since retirement from professional baseball.
• Married, with four children, living in Medina, Ohio.

1972-All-American Catcher at Michigan State University

1971 & 1972-All-Big Ten Catcher

1972-Drafted 2nd round by the Texas Rangers

1974-All-Star Catcher, Eastern League (AA)

1972 & 1975-All-Star Catcher Pacific Coast League (AAA)

Led Eastern League catchers in putouts (577), assists (80), and double plays (13)

1975-Made Major League debut with Texas Rangers, catching Gaylord Perry

Traded to Cleveland with Stan Thomas for John Ellis

Spent 5 1/2 years with the Cleveland Indians

1979-Batted .283 including .341 with men in scoring position.

1980-Hitting .306 after 23 games when traded to White Sox for Alan Bannister

1982 and spring of 1983-Played with San Francisco Giants

1983-Finished with the Portland Beavers AAA

1992-Coached (Hitting) Italian Major Leagues

1992-Special Hitting Instructor for Spain's Olympic Team, Barcelona

Playing in Anchorage, Alaska in summer college league and hitting 21 home runs-a record that even Mark McGuire didn't match-and with wood bats!

Catching Gaylord Perry as the first pitcher I caught in the Major Leagues

First Homerun off Tom Burgmeier, Minnesota Twins, 1977

Opening Day Homerun at Cleveland Stadium to win game off Dennis Leonard, Kansas City Royals

Game winning hit in pennant race in 1982 with San Francisco Giants against Houston Astros; a two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Giants a 7-6 win