Pudge was born in 1923. While attending East Liverpool High School, he played varsity football in 1939, 1940 and 1941.

He was married in 1944 to the former Lois Carroll. They had two sons, David, a 1963 Beaver Local graduate, and Daniel, a 1969 Beaver Local graduate.

Pudge helped coach early football teams at Beaver Local and assisted in many ways in the development of an athletic program. He was instrumental in the construction of the football field, the entrance, the ticket booths and press box.

At the time of his death in 1967, he was serving on the Beaver Local Board of Education.

Pudge spent many hours in support of the district. He was devoted to its causes and was always willing to support and encourage the students of Beaver Local.
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE!!