He spent three full seasons and part of a fourth in the Cincinnati farm system, although he played only 38 games above the Class A level.

)[3] Nieman then was purchased by the Browns and was added to their active roster in September 1951, setting the stage for his dramatic big league debut.

[7] In the 1962 World Series, and in his only postseason opportunity and last big-league plate appearance, Nieman pinch hit for Ed Bailey in the seventh inning of Game 4 at Yankee Stadium.

Bowman would soon score when Giants' second baseman Chuck Hiller hit the first grand slam home run ever struck by a National League player in World Series history.

After retiring from the field, Nieman served as a scout for over two decades, working for the Indians, Dodgers, Athletics, White Sox and Yankees.