Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Daniel Boone College; Columbia, MO) by the Detroit Dynamos. (Round 4, Pick 16, 64th overall pick).
08/02/1953
Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Mobile Commodores with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!
08/23/1953
Pitches a 4-hit shutout against the Hattiesburg Top Hats with 6 strikeouts and 4 BB allowed!