[1] He attended West Aurora High School, where he played football from 1924 to 1926 as a fullback and defensive back.

[1] Apsit attended and played college football at the University of Southern California under coach Howard Jones.

[1] While playing at USC, the Trojans compiled a record of 27–4–1, won the 1928 national championship, and defeated the undefeated Pittsburgh Panthers in the 1930 Rose Bowl.

[1] After graduating from USC, Apsit played football professionally in the NFL for the Frankford Yellow Jackets, Brooklyn Dodgers, Green Bay Packers, and Boston Redskins.

[1] On July 1, 1934, the Redskins traded Apsit and Tay Brown to the Cincinnati Reds for Frank Abruzzino.