During his last visit to Worcester Academy in the mid-1980s, spoke to students who included future screenwriter Caitlin McCarthy.
Graduate of Worcester Academy, alma mater of legendary composer Cole Porter and 1960s icon Abbie Hoffman.
His horse was named Raider, although during the run of the Durango Kid series there were actually more than 30 horses used.
In 1938 he returned to his college football and vaudeville roots to star with Jimmy Durante in the campus musical comedy feature "Start Cheering".
Made an appearance at the 1984 North Carolina Film Festival.
Was a guest at the 1980 Memphis Film Festival.