Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of high school (Bellevue; Bellevue, PA) by the Philadelphia Keystones. (Round 14, Pick 5, 213rd overall pick).
08/18/1950
Failed to sign with the Philadelphia Keystones and joined Worthington College.
06/19/1953
Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Worthington College; Cleveland, TN) by the Philadelphia Sailors. (Round 16, Pick 9, 249th overall pick).