He began playing pro football in local leagues in 1934, initially getting $7 per game.

He gained a tryout with the Eagles in 1939, and was signed by their farm team, the Wilmington Clippers.

After another tryout, Ferrante played three games for the Eagles in 1941, but was sent back to Wilmington until making the Philadelphia roster for good in 1944.

He retired after his contract was sold to the Detroit Lions in 1950, when the team would not meet his salary demands.

Ferrante retired from his sales position in 1977, and died at age 90 in Yardley, Pennsylvania.