Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft out of college (Macon State; Macon, GA) by the Cleveland Foresters. (Round 17, Pick 15, 271st overall pick).
08/18/1951
Failed to sign with the Cleveland Foresters and returned to college.
06/19/1952
Was not drafted and became a free agent.
07/10/1952
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Topeka Jayhawks organization.