Bud started his athletic career at Mimico Collegiate where he was an all-round athlete participating in basketball, track and field, and football.

Upon leaving the air force after WWII, where he trained as a wireless air gunner, he joined the Toronto Indians of the ORFU. He played for the Indians in 1947-1948. In 1949 he played for Balmy Beach for Coach Ted Reeve, who switched Bud from a running back position to an end.

In 1950, Bud tried out for the Toronto Argonauts and successfully made the team. Playing mostly the defensive end position, he had a banner season culminating in a victory in the 1950 Grey Cup Game, famously known as the “Mud Bowl”. Bud played for a total of four years with the Argos. He was also a valuable member and teammate of the 1952 Grey Cup team.

In addition to football, Bud’s other great passion was hockey. Although he never played minor hockey as a young boy, Bud was a dominant player in the very competitive industrial leagues in the late 40’s and early 50’s. He also served as playing coach for a Bell Canada hockey team.

Following Bud’s playing career with the Argos, he was approached and coached a junior football team called the Lakeshore Bears. He served as line coach for 3 seasons from 1957 to 1959 and mentored many aspiring professional players during this time.

Bud also successfully coached minor hockey in the Humber Valley league for several seasons in the early mid 60’s.

Most importantly, Bud has served as a positive role model for many young aspiring athletes with whom he crossed paths.