Drafted in the 1947 first-year player draft out of high school (Richmond; Richmond, IN) by the St. Louis Pioneers. (Round 24, Pick 3, 373rd overall pick).
08/23/1947
Failed to sign with the St. Louis Pioneers and joined Bardney.
Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of college (Bardney; East Hartford, CT) by the New York Gothams. (Round 21, Pick 13, 333rd overall pick).
07/04/1950
Signed a minor league contract with the New York Gothams organization with a signing bonus of $280.
07/24/1951
Injured (rotator cuff inflammation),out for 3-4 months.