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How Many Years Did Chuck Connors Play Professional Baseball?

Published in Baseball History 1 min read

Chuck Connors played professional baseball in two distinct years.

While widely recognized for his acting career, especially as Lucas McCain in The Rifleman, Chuck Connors also had a brief stint in professional sports, including Major League Baseball. His time on the diamond spanned two specific seasons where he appeared in MLB games.

Connors' Major League Baseball Career

Based on available records, Chuck Connors played for two different Major League Baseball teams across two separate years:

  • 1949: He played a single game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
  • 1951: He played 66 games for the Chicago Cubs.

This makes his professional baseball career, specifically in the MLB, span these two non-consecutive years.

For clarity, here is a breakdown of his MLB appearances:

Year Team Games Played
1949 Brooklyn Dodgers 1
1951 Chicago Cubs 66

It's notable that Connors was also a talented basketball player, and some accounts suggest he was considered better at basketball than baseball. His diverse athletic background eventually paved the way for a successful acting career, which became his primary focus after his professional sports endeavors.