Because of the war, his career was interrupted and in June 1944 he emigrated to Switzerland, where he played for Lausanne-Sports. He got married there and would later emigrate to the United States, where he remained for the rest of his life.
Because of the war, his professional career was interrupted, and in June 1944, he relocated to Switzerland, playing for Lausanne-Sports. He subsequently wed and eventually settled in the United States, where he remained until his death.