Proctor began his first grade career in 1916 with Glebe before moving to Norths at the end of 1921. Proctor was a member of the North Sydney team which won their second premiership in 1922 defeating his former club Glebe in the grand final 35–3. Proctor also played representative football for New South Wales making 5 appearances. Proctor retired at the end of the 1924 season.[2]