Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of high school (Hudson; Hudson, WI) by the Cleveland Foresters. (Round 12, Pick 16, 192nd overall pick).
08/18/1950
Failed to sign with the Cleveland Foresters and joined Bay State (AL).
06/19/1953
Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Bay State (AL); Mobile, AL) by the New York Gothams. (Round 12, Pick 14, 190th overall pick).