| 01/30/1953 |
Joined the Chicago High School Waves. |
| 01/01/1954 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (45); Power: 40 (75); Eye: 40 (75). |
| 03/01/1954 |
Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his plate discipline at the Chicago High School Waves development complex. |
| 03/23/1954 |
Was selected to the 1954 TOBA High School All-Star Game. |
| 01/01/1955 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (45); Power: 40 (75); Eye: 45 (80). |
| 03/19/1955 |
Injured on 03/17/1955, diagnosed with a knee sprain, is day-to-day. |
| 03/21/1955 |
Injured (strained oblique),day-to-day for 1-2 weeks. |
| 04/29/1955 |
Wins the 1955 THS NAHS Platinum Stick Award at 1B. |
| 05/01/1955 |
Finished 3rd in 1955 THS NAHS Most Valuable Player Award voting. |
| 01/01/1956 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 35 (45); Power: 40 (75); Eye: 45 (80). |
| 03/23/1956 |
Was selected to the 1956 TOBA High School All-Star Game. |
| 04/29/1956 |
Wins the 1956 THS NAHS Platinum Stick Award at 1B. |
| 07/01/1956 |
Released by the Chicago High School Waves. |
| 07/01/1956 |
Drafted in the 1956 first-year player draft by the New York Skyliners. (Round 1, Pick 6, 6th overall pick). |
| 11/05/1956 |
Named to the 1956 World Youth Championship for the The United States. |
| 01/01/1957 |
OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Contact: 40 (45); Power: 40 (70); Eye: 45 (80). |