He caught the attention of the Phillies while playing in Miami, signed a contract and began his professional career with the Tampa Tarpons.

[1] The following year, 1960, Curry spent the entire season on the Phillies' major league roster and appeared in 95 games — 55 of them as a starting outfielder.

Curry held on above .300 on July 6, but slumped at the plate and ended the season batting .261 with 64 hits, six home runs, and 34 RBI.

Curry was traded to the Cleveland Indians' organization in March 1962, and he spent much of the rest of his pro career in Triple-A.

In all or parts of three big-league seasons, Curry played in 129 games, with 297 at bats, 33 runs, 73 hits, 16 doubles, two triples, six home runs, 40 RBI, 20 walks, .246 batting average, .295 on-base percentage, .374 slugging percentage, 111 total bases, one sacrifice hit, one sacrifice fly, and two intentional walks.