Education
He attended Boys Republic High School, before moving on to the University of Redlands.
He attended Boys Republic High School, before moving on to the University of Redlands.
He played college football at the University of Redlands. In college he played end, tackle, center and fullback, and was the team"s placekicker. He was a part of the 1956 Bulldog 9-0-0 team, the only undefeated team west of the Rockies, which defeated Occidental College with Jack Kemp at quarterback 28-0, and Whittier College in the last collegiate game coached by George Allen before moving to the NFL. Los Angeles Rams Houser was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams after the 1957 NFL Draft.
He was named the starter at offensive guard as a rookie.
In 1958, he served a six months military service. On September 6, 1960, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 1962 seventh round draft choice (#88-Jim Bakken).
Dallas Cowboys He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft, becoming the first starter at center in franchise history. The next year he was moved to offensive guard.
He was waived on September 10, 1963.
Saint Louis Cardinals In 1963, he played for the Saint He announced his retirement in 1964.