He played junior for the Guelph Biltmores from 1947-49. In 1949 he turned pro with the Tulsa Oilers of the United States Hockey League, scoring 35 goals. He then played two seasons with the Bruins before being sent down to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League from 1951 to 1954. He led the league in goals with 45 in 1953-54. He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in 1960 as part of a deal that sent Ab McDonald and Reg Fleming to the Hawks. Ferguson never saw any action with the Canadiens and played two seasons in the minor pros before retiring in 1962.