Jan. 19, 1951: Drafted by the Cleveland Browns, as a defensive back, in the ninth round. Later signs a contract for $5,000.
March 26, 1953: Traded to Colts — along with Carl Taseff, a college teammate and later a longtime assistant coach with Shula — in a 15-player deal.
March 21, 1960: Hired as defensive backfield coach of the Lions under George Wilson, the man he would later replace as Dolphins coach.
Dec. 18, 1965: Starts running back Tom Matte at quarterback in place of the injured Gary Cuozzo, who had been subbing for Johnny Unitas.