Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Bayou State College; Baton Rouge, LA) by the St. Louis Pioneers. (Round 3, Pick 11, 43rd overall pick).
08/30/1953
Injured (torn UCL),out for 13 months.
09/01/1953
Wins the UMVA Pitcher of the Month Award.
05/19/1954
Suffered setback in recovery from injury, will miss another 6 months.
06/17/1955
Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Miami Sailors with 9 strikeouts and 7 BB allowed!