Drafted in the 1946 first-year player draft out of high school (Georgetown; Georgetown, DE) by the New York Gothams. (Round 13, Pick 3, 195th overall pick).
07/07/1946
Signed a minor league contract with the New York Gothams organization with a signing bonus of $1,400.
08/13/1946
Injured (pulled abdominal muscle),day-to-day for 4 days.