Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft (Round 6, Pick 16, 96th overall pick) by the New York Gothams, out of high school Croydon (Croydon; Croydon, PA).
07/03/1951
Signed a minor league contract with the New York Gothams organization with a signing bonus of $1,900.
07/24/1951
Injured (torn labrum (Shoulder)),out for 11 months.