He played halfback for North Carolina State and began playing professionally for the CFL Montreal Alouettes; he earned an MVP award and was named an All-Star in 1954.
He played halfback for North Carolina State and was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1953 (11th round). He then began playing professionally for the CFL Montreal Alouettes; he earned an MVP award and was named an All-Star in 1954.