I had forgotten that Dudley contracted polio at age nine.  We only can guess how hard he worked at his recovery, but those of us who know Dudley can surmise that his attack on the disease was relentless. He would quarterback the Western Ky. U. Hilltoppers a decade later.  

I accomplished my goal of needling Coach about some of his tortuous drills and the 3-A-Day practices in that August heat during football camp.  He just laughed as we recounted a few of his "excellent training exercises".  

Following KMI, Dudley taught Distributive Education at the new Ballard High School.  He later established his own painting company and ran it until his recent retirement.  He lost his wife, Beverly, a few years ago but has a large extended family that keeps him busy.  He sent me a great picture of that family following his 80th birthday on January 5.  

Leon Hirsh

KMI '68