Drafted in the 1948 first-year player draft out of college (Central Ohio; Columbus, OH) by the New York Stars. (Round 24, Pick 11, 379th overall pick).
08/20/1948
Failed to sign with the New York Stars and returned to college.
Drafted in the 1949 first-year player draft out of college (Central Ohio; Columbus, OH) by the Chicago Cougars. (Round 22, Pick 13, 349th overall pick).
07/10/1949
Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cougars organization with a signing bonus of $260.