Drafted in the 1956 first-year player draft out of high school (Jacobus; Jacobus, PA) by the St. Louis Pioneers. (Round 11, Pick 4, 164th overall pick).
04/23/1957
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his defense at third base at the St. Louis Pioneers development complex.
06/21/1960
Injured (strained Achilles tendon),day-to-day for one week.