At Rochester:

• Played basketball and baseball in all four seasons at Churchville High School
• Coaches suggested he become a professional baseball player and the St. Louis Cardinals offered him a contract. He declined to enlist in the United States Army Air Corps
• After his service was completed, the Cardinals pursued him again but he enrolled at the University to study engineering
• Played baseball and basketball at the University, earning letters in both sports
• Led the Centennial Class of 1950 with a .400 average
• Earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering in 1950

Post-Graduate:

• Played semi-pro baseball for the Churchville Stars and was chosen as the All-Star third baseman in each of 15 years
• Employed by General Motors, retiring after 34 years
• Mr. Bruton passed away in August, 1997