Drafted in the 1948 first-year player draft out of high school (Shelbyville; Shelbyville, IN) by the Philadelphia Sailors. (Round 22, Pick 15, 351st overall pick).
08/20/1948
Failed to sign with the Philadelphia Sailors and joined Wisconsin Catholic.
Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft out of college (Wisconsin Catholic; Milwaukee, WI) by the Chicago Cougars. (Round 17, Pick 7, 263rd overall pick).
08/18/1951
Failed to sign with the Chicago Cougars and returned to college.
06/19/1952
Was not drafted and became a free agent.
06/25/1952
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Galveston Gunners organization.