Who is the man in the picture?

Chuck Connors (1921-1992) is most remembered as Lucas McCain, The Rifleman. However, there are many more chapters to his story. Chuck was not only a fine actor, but a wonderful athlete and a generous man who organized or participated in multiple charitable events. He had a larger-than-life personality, outgoing and outspoken, but also compassionate and loyal to his friends.

Chuck‘s career included playing professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and the Montreal Royals as well as the Pacific Coast League Los Angeles Angels.

He was also a Boston Celtic in the first year of the Professional Basketball Association and had the dubious distinction of being the first player to shatter a glass backboard.