Born in Wilmette, Illinois, Ghee attended Oak Park High School before enrolling at Dartmouth College.
According to one historical account of the 1916 Bulldogs, "the Dartmouth All-America was a fine passer who deserved his acclaim, but he needed some time to acclimate himself to his new teammates.
"[1] In 1917, Ghee threw for 17 touchdown passes and was picked for the All-Pro Team by a Cleveland newspaper.
[3] A historical account published by Sports Illustrated in 1964 credits Ghee and Greasy Neale with pioneering the use of the huddle during the 1917 season.
"[4] Ghee also played in the APFA for the Chicago Tigers in 1920 and the Cleveland Indians team (coached by Jim Thorpe in 1921.