January 21, 1959 – Selected as a redshirt pick by the Rams in the 13th round of the 1959 NFL draft.

November 23, 1959 – Selected by Minneapolis/St Paul in the 1960 AFL draft.

January 30, 1960 - AFL awarded his league signing rights to Oakland.

June 7, 1960 – His signing rights were dealt to the Broncos and from the Broncos to the Oilers before the Oilers signed him on this date.