Drafted in the 1947 first-year player draft out of high school (Harvey; Harvey, IL) by the Philadelphia Sailors. (Round 19, Pick 11, 301st overall pick).
08/23/1947
Failed to sign with the Philadelphia Sailors and joined Constitution State.
Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of college (Constitution State; Hartford, CT) by the Philadelphia Sailors. (Round 18, Pick 2, 274th overall pick).
07/04/1950
Signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Sailors organization with a signing bonus of $950.
07/21/1950
Injured (mild hamstring strain),day-to-day for 4 days.