He played in the National Football League (NFL) as an offensive tackle for seven seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers.

After his playing career, he served as assistant coach in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders.

In 1951, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams, where he played offensive tackle and helped the team win an NFL Championship.

In 1960, he joined the Dallas Cowboys for their inaugural season, becoming the first defensive line coach in franchise history.

After two years in Dallas, he accepted the same position with the Oakland Raiders under head coach Al Davis in 1963, remaining with the team until 1978.