[1] He played guard for the football team in high school and won all-conference honors.
[3][4] His blocking was a key to the rush offense of the undefeated 1951 Michigan State team that was recognized as national champion.
[1] His professional football career was interrupted by two years of military service as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army in Germany.
[6] After completing his military service, McFadden won a spot as a starter at guard with the Steelers.
[3] McFadden was hired in January 1957 to work in the Michigan State Spartans business office.