Drafted in the 1949 first-year player draft out of high school (Koshkonong; Koshkonong, MO) by the Brooklyn Kings. (Round 12, Pick 5, 181st overall pick).
07/06/1949
Signed a minor league contract with the Brooklyn Kings organization with a signing bonus of $1,700.
08/08/1949
Pitches a 3-hit shutout against the Burlington Bears with 7 strikeouts and 1 BB allowed!