Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft (Round 10, Pick 9, 153rd overall pick) by the Washington Eagles, out of high school Independence (Independence; Independence, MO).
07/24/1950
Signed a minor league contract with the Washington Eagles organization with a signing bonus of $1,800.
03/05/1953
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his quality of contact at the Washington Eagles development complex.