Ralph Earhart

However, it was revealed that Earhart had played high school basketball prior to attending Lefors, meaning he was ineligible for sports his senior year.

[2] Earhart graduated from high school and began attending Texas Tech where he played college football.

He attained the rank of Second Class Petty officer before leaving the Navy and rejoining Texas Tech.

He graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor's degree in physical education and was married with one child at the time.

[1] Head coach Curly Lambeau drafted Earhart with a focus on his speed and expected him to compete for a starting halfback position.