San Francisco Packers In 1942, at the age of 18, he played for the San Francisco Packers of the
Pacific Coast Football League. He played only in 1942 before going to the United States Coast Guard. In week 13, he had a 4-yard blocked punt return touchdown against the
Chicago Rockets. The 49ers would go on to win the game 41 to 16. During the 1947 season, he had 8 receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown. He also had one made extra point. He played only one game for the 49ers in 1948 before going to the
Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills Balatti played seven games for the Buffalo Bills and started one. After the seven games he went to the
New York Yankees.
New York Yankees Ed played two games for the
New York Yankees. The Yankees were his third AAFC team of the season. He had no statistics with the Yankees.
San Francisco Clippers (second stint) Ed then played shortly for the San Francisco Clippers. That was his fourth team of the season. He did not play for any other teams after the 1948 season. ==Later life==