06/19/1956 | Drafted in the 1956 first-year player draft out of high school (Silver Spring; Silver Spring, MD) by the Chicago Cougars. (Round 1, Pick 8, 8th overall pick). |
04/15/1957 | Named the #66 prospect in the FABL |
07/07/1957 | Named the #63 prospect in the FABL |
03/11/1958 | Outstandingly completed training to generate more batspeed and homerun power at the Chicago Cougars development complex. |
04/14/1958 | Named the #29 prospect in the FABL |
09/15/1958 | Wins the HL Player of the Week Award. |
04/09/1959 | Named the #24 prospect in the FABL |
10/01/1959 | Wins the DIX Batter of the Month Award. |
04/12/1960 | Named the #19 prospect in the FABL |
04/18/1961 | Named the #14 prospect in the FABL |
06/05/1961 | Injured (bruised wrist),day-to-day for one week. |
10/28/1961 | Wins the 1961 FABL CA Diamond Defense Award at 1B. |
05/16/1962 | Injured (calf cramp),day-to-day for 2 days. |
07/23/1962 | Was selected to the 1962 Federally Aligned Baseball Leagues All-Star Game. |
09/01/1962 | Signed a 1-year contract extension worth a total of $120,000 with the Chicago Cougars organization. |
10/21/1962 | Wins the 1962 FABL CA Diamond Defense Award at 1B. |
01/01/1963 | OSA scouting updated ratings: Contact: 3; Power: 4; Eye: 4. |
07/07/1963 | Was selected to the 1963 Federally Aligned Baseball Leagues All-Star Game. |
08/12/1963 | Wins the FABL CA Player of the Week Award. |
08/31/1963 | Hits three home runs against the Cleveland Foresters, going 3-3 with 5 RBI and 3 runs scored! |