Solon was the Gophers' "surest ground gainer, its best goal kicker, a great defense player, and the best man on the squad in receiving forward passes,"[1] and was selected as an All-American in 1913 and 1914.
In October 1915, Solon was found "guilty of professionalism" and declared ineligible for further participation in college athletics.
The charge arose out of his accepting cash to play summer baseball under the name "Stone" on the Havre, Montana team.
In February 1916, Solon announced he had signed to play professional baseball with the Richmond, Virginia team in the International League.
Solon is the greatest fullback the west has developed in many years, and Peggy is counting on the Gopher luminary to tear the [Massillon] Tiger line to shreds.