However , he injured his knee and had surgery a few days after the draft .
In January 1979 , the Washington Diplomats selected Salvemini in the first round ( sixth overall ) of the NASL Draft .
Salvemini injured Salvemini 's knee and had surgery a few days after the draft .
In January 1979 , the Washington Diplomats selected Salvemini in the first round ( sixth overall ) of the NASL Draft .