Drafted in the 1948 first-year player draft out of high school (Hyde Park; Chicago, IL) by the New York Stars. (Round 17, Pick 11, 267th overall pick).
08/20/1948
Failed to sign with the New York Stars and joined DeKalb State.
Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft out of college (DeKalb State; DeKalb, IL) by the Cincinnati Cannons. (Round 18, Pick 11, 283rd overall pick).
06/28/1951
Signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Cannons organization with a signing bonus of $350.