Drafted in the 1950 first-year player draft out of high school (Hanford; Hanford, CA) by the New York Gothams. (Round 20, Pick 13, 317th overall pick).
08/18/1950
Failed to sign with the New York Gothams and joined Gates University.
06/19/1953
Drafted in the 1953 first-year player draft out of college (Gates University; Malibu, CA) by the Philadelphia Sailors. (Round 20, Pick 9, 313rd overall pick).