Today, Nov. 18th. in Sports History

[Big_Dave]

I never knew that Chuck Connors played baseball. :wtf:
November 18, 1951 Former Cubs 1st baseman and future TV star of Rifleman Chuck Connors is 1st player to oppose the major league draft
http://www.brainyhistory.com/days/november_18.html

[EVlLBOB]

I seem to remember that he was an ex-jock but have since forgot. The funny thing is that a lot of the people on this site probably have no idea who Chuck Connors was. He could sure fire that rifle jiffy quick. Unfortunately my Winchester Model 94 doesn't have the modification on the cocking lever that ole Chucky baby had. :chase:

[Randg1]

In the late 1940s--eariy 1950s he played first base for the Los Angeles Angels or Hollywood Stars of the now disbanded Pacific Coast League. I used to take the streetcar to the old LA baseball stadium to watch the games. If I remember correctly it cost $.10 to get there and $.25 to get in.