He was selected by the Cardinals in the 25th round of the 1952 NFL draft after playing college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.

[4][5] Anderson was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 25th round, with the 291st overall pick, of the 1952 NFL draft.

[7] He played in all 12 games, starting ten, for the Cardinals during the 1952 season, catching 11 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns.

[8] Anderson started one game for the Cardinals in 1953 and caught one eight-yard pass before being released on September 29, 1953.

[7] He appeared in eight games, starting four, for the Giants during the 1953 season, recording 16 receptions for 258 yards.