November 30, 1959 – Selected as a redshirt pick by the Colts in the 18th round of the 1960 NFL draft.

December 2, 1959 – Selected as a redshirt pick by Minneapolis/St Paul in the 1960 AFL draft.

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

March 9, 1961 – Signed by the Vikings.