Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of high school (Spring City; Spring City, PA) by the Washington Eagles. (Round 10, Pick 4, 148th overall pick).
07/02/1953
Injured (cold),day-to-day for 1 day.
03/09/1954
Outstandingly completed training to improve his quality of contact at the Washington Eagles development complex.
08/04/1957
Injured (mild calf strain),day-to-day for one week.