[3] He continued his tennis career after college, and enlisted in the United States Navy after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

He served for three years, stationed at Naval Magazine Indian Island, where (among other duties) he trained gunnery crews in the recognition of enemy aircraft.

Edwards lived in Santa Barbara, California, and designed a unique "Corky" for special events such as homecoming plays, until his death on March 9, 2018 at the age of 103.

[4][3][5] The primary duty of Corky is to be an ambassador of ESU, roaming the sidelines at football and basketball games giving hugs to youngsters.

Corky is also present at most major university events such as athletic competitions, like Tradition Night, Homecoming, parades, etc.