Chuck Connors Overview:

Actor, Chuck Connors, was born Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors on Apr 10, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. Connors died at the age of 71 on Nov 10, 1992 in Los Angeles, CA .

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.

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Seven Things to Know About

By Rick29 on Jan 24, 2018 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

as a Celtic player. 1. , who was 6' 5", played both professional basketball and baseball. He appeared in 53 games for the Boston Celtics in 1946-48 and averaged 4.5 points per game. In major league baseball, he appeared in one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949. He spe... Read full article


Seven Things to Know About

By Rick29 on Jan 24, 2018 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

as a Celtic player. 1. , who was 6' 5", played both professional basketball and baseball. He appeared in 53 games for the Boston Celtics in 1946-48 and averaged 4.5 points per game. In major league baseball, he appeared in one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949. He spe... Read full article


- Switched Bat for a Rifle

By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 29, 2016 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers

found his greatest fame on television in the popular western series The Rifleman ( 1958-1963 ), but prior to his acting career, the 6 foot 6 inch giant was a professional basketball player....and then had a successful tenure as a pro baseball player. He took turns playing for the Brook... Read full article


- Switched Bat for a Rifle

By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 29, 2016 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers

found his greatest fame on television in the popular western series The Rifleman ( 1958-1963 ), but prior to his acting career, the 6 foot 6 inch giant was a professional basketball player....and then had a successful tenure as a pro baseball player. He took turns playing for the Brook... Read full article


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Chuck Connors Quotes:

Jonas: When you brand, it's usual to earmark and geld.


Lucas McCain: Moving pictures. What the Hell's this world coming to, huh?


Porter Ricks: [Porter consoles his wife about possibly losing their home in the hurricane] The boat is safe; we can always build another house.


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Chuck Connors Facts
He was the first NBA player to shatter a backboard; he did it while playing for the Boston Celtics in 1946.

Resumed his sports career after the war had ended. Connors had no choice other than to play professional basketball, when he continued to play baseball.

His college studies was interrupted when he was enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

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