Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft out of high school (Groveland; Groveland, FL) by the Philadelphia Keystones. (Round 17, Pick 14, 270th overall pick).
08/16/1951
Signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Keystones organization with a signing bonus of $2,000.
02/19/1952
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Lincoln Legislators organization.