Bud graduated from Warren High School in 1943 where he was a three year letterman in gymnastics, basketball, and baseball. After graduation he entered Syracuse University, but left after one year to join the Army Air Corps and served as a bombardier. When the war ended in 1945 he returned to Syracuse University to complete his Bachelors Degree in Education. He was captain of the first gymnastics team and led the Orangemen to a 6th place finish at the 1950 national competition and was also a three year letterman in gymnastics.In 1958 Bud accepted a position at Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he taught education and coached gymnastics. “Doc” was also known as the voice of Ranger football and basketball games for 24 years.
