Alfred University Athletics

Lloyd (Gus) Larson came out of Johnsonburg High School to play one season of football and four years of basketball at Alfred University. He was captain of the 1928-29 squad.
He always has been known as "Gus" and admits he doesn't know why.
"I had picked up the nickname in grade school," Larson said. "Frankly, I have no idea how it happened."
As it happened, Larson almost made a career out of playing against All-Americans. As an 18-year-old sophomore, he came up against Syracuse All-American Vic Hanson in basketball. Later he was on the AU football team that played the New York University national champions in New York. All-Americans Ken Strong and Al Lassman wore NYU uniforms.
Larson was a math teacher and coach at Canisteo High School from 1929-1934. He was assistant coach and math teacher for nine years at Corning Northside.
From 1943-1973, Larson was manager of Sales Selection and Training at the Corning Glass Works in Corning, NY.
He was a charter member of the American Society of Training Directors. He is a member of the board of directors and a member of the Corning-Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame.
Mr. and Mrs. Larson have three children: Debbie, Joan and Ann.