Drafted in the 1948 first-year player draft out of high school (Forest Hills; Queens, NY) by the Pittsburgh Miners. (Round 24, Pick 1, 369th overall pick).
08/20/1948
Failed to sign with the Pittsburgh Miners and joined Alexandria Military Institute.
Drafted in the 1951 first-year player draft out of college (Alexandria Military Institute; Alexandria, VA) by the Chicago Chiefs. (Round 18, Pick 6, 278th overall pick).
06/27/1951
Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Chiefs organization with a signing bonus of $1,000.
02/22/1952
Signed a 1-year minor league contract with the Topeka Jayhawks organization.