“Bunny” was a great defensive catcher who began playing at Soldan High School. A right-handed hitter with power, he played for outstanding teams like the Garavellli’s, The Mural Room, Shearer Chevrolet, Feld Chevrolet and United Tire. His Shearer Club won the City Municipal League Championship in 1947. Ailworth coached and managed the Thoman Booth American team to the Eastern Zone Championship two years in succession.