Brazilian born before immigrating to Michigan, Vic led Marshall playing football & basketball earning All-State honors in football. Vic excelled in basketball winning a Twin Valley Conference Championship. During his years at Marshall, Vic was also on the track & field team participating in shot put and high jump. Vic was a recipient of the Bill Holt Award his senior year.
Following graduation, Vic attended Michigan State University where his career culminated in a victory at the 1953 Rose Bowl. Following his college career, Vic was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. His professional career was interrupted when he was drafted into the US Army and served as an artillery trainer. After leaving the army, Vic returned to Marshall working in insurance and farming until his retirement.