He began his career as a peanut and soda-pop vendor at Sportsman's Park in New Orleans and worked his way up through the ranks.

Pelican Park (or Stadium) was located at Banks St. and Carrollton Avenue across the street from the present-day site of Jesuit High School.

The rail yards and canal visible behind the right field area in old photos have since been replaced and covered by Interstate 10 and its approach ramps.

[11] The field was laid out with one end zone between home plate and third base and the other one in front of the scoreboard.

[12] It was demolished in 1957, becoming the site of Fountainbleau Hotel, and more recently a storage company and dorms for Xavier University of Louisiana students.