Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of high school (Brawley; Brawley, CA) by the Chicago Chiefs. (Round 24, Pick 15, 383rd overall pick).
08/18/1950
Failed to sign with the Chicago Chiefs and joined Western Iowa.
06/19/1953
Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Western Iowa; Sioux City, IA) by the Pittsburgh Miners. (Round 20, Pick 5, 309th overall pick).