Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of high school (Seward Park; New York, NY) by the Brooklyn Kings. (Round 12, Pick 6, 182nd overall pick).
08/18/1950
Failed to sign with the Brooklyn Kings and joined Graham College.
06/19/1953
Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Graham College; Rochester, MI) by the Cincinnati Cannons. (Round 11, Pick 2, 162nd overall pick).