Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft out of college (Robinson College; Conway, AR) by the Philadelphia Keystones. (Round 18, Pick 14, 286th overall pick).
08/18/1951
Failed to sign with the Philadelphia Keystones and returned to college.
06/19/1952
Drafted in the 1952 first-year player draft (Round 13, Pick 8, 200th overall pick) by the Cincinnati Cannons, out of college Robinson College