He played college football for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Packers in the 14th round of the 1948 NFL draft.

[6][7][8] Al Stump, journalist for The Columbian, wrote in selecting Provo athlete of the year: "[he is] such an obvious choice that the name could have gone unmentioned.

"[7] Provo was recruited by several schools to play college football and ultimately committed to the University of Washington, where he majored in advertising.

[9] He served in the Battle of the Bulge, parachuted as part of the Normandy landings and was awarded two Purple Hearts after having been wounded in service.

[9][11] According to Dan McGuire, journalist for The Honolulu Advertiser: "Provo ... parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and was hit by a burst of shrapnel.

[9][12] A long touchdown scored by Provo helped the West upset the East in the bowl game.

[9] Provo worked as a salesman after his football career, selling marine equipment and athletic gear.

[9] In 1973, he was inducted into the Clark County Athletic Hall of Fame and was also chosen to the all-time Vancouver football all-star squad as a first-team selection.