Drafted in the 1949 first-year player draft (Round 6, Pick 11, 91st overall pick) by the New York Stars, out of high school Fairhaven (Fairhaven; Fairhaven, MA).
06/28/1949
Signed a minor league contract with the New York Stars organization with a signing bonus of $1,700.
07/26/1949
Injured (mild shoulder strain),day-to-day for 2 weeks.