Chuck Connors Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CHUCK CONNORS
Born: April 10, 1921 in New York City, New York
Died: November 10, 1992 in Los Angeles, California
Died: November 10, 1992 in Los Angeles, California
Player Career
Bat: Left Throw: Left Height: 6' 5" Weight: 190
First Game: May 1, 1949 ; Final Game: September 30, 1951
First Game: May 1, 1949 ; Final Game: September 30, 1951
Chuck Connors This article was written by Charlie Bevis and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research Chuck Connors was a career minor-league ballplayer who played portions of the 1949 and 1951 seasons in the major leagues with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, respectively. Connors, though, gained greater fame as one of the very few ballplayers who was a successful actor in his post-baseball career (best known as Lucas McCain in the TV show The Rifleman). Connors was also one of the few men who played both major-league baseball and basketball (with the Boston Celtics in 1946-47). "I owe baseball all that I have and much of what I hope to have," Connors said in 1953 when he retired as a ballplayer. "Baseball made my entrance to the film industry immeasurably easier than I could have made it alone. To the greatest game in the world I shall be eternally in debt." For Connors, the turning point in his life came during spring training in 1951 when the Chicago Cubs demoted him to their Los Angeles Angels farm club in the Pacific Coast League. "Greatest break I ever got," Connors said in 1954. "I'm out there right in the middle of the movie business where, if a guy has anything, he's got the chance to break in." Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors was born on April 10, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the only son of Allan and Marcella Connors, Irish natives who came to the United States via Newfoundland. Connors had one sibling, his sister Gloria. Connors grew up in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, where his parents struggled to eke out a living during the Great Depression of the 1930s. His father was unemployed for much of the decade, as his mother supported the family by scrubbing floors in office buildings; his father eventually found work as a night watchman. Connors said that growing up poor in his pre-adolescent years motivated him to work hard to achieve success as a ballplayer and later as an actor.
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CHUCK CONNORSThis advertisement for a personal appearance is signed in blue felt tip Advertisement signed: "Chuck/Connors", 8½x11 affixed to cardboard of the same size. Printed ad for aSale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor signed this index card in blue ink Signature: "Chuck/ Connors", 5x3 index card. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete. He played in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and in the Basketball Association of America, the predecessor to the NBA.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe star of the television series The Rifleman signed this swatch of cloth Signature: "Chuck/ Connors" in blue felt tip, 6x5½ piece of cloth. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete. He played in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and in the Basketball Association of America, the predecessor to the NBA.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe athlete and actor signed his name in black felt tip Signature: "Chuck/ Connors", in black felt tip, 5x3. Affixed is an unsigned 1x1 b/w photograph of the actor. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe star of The Rifleman who briefly played professional baseball and basketball signed this page that features a baseball ticket stub Signature: “Chuck Connors” on a 7x2½ piece of paper. The page is clipped from a publication of some sort, with the large header reading “Kansas City / Happenings”.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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CHUCK CONNORS and the 1984-1985 INDIANA PACERSSix members of the NBA franchise sign an album leaf which is also signed by the Western actor, a former pro basketball and baseball player himself Signatures:Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor penned his signature and a note on this index card Autograph Note signed: "To Jack/with Best Wishes/Chuck/Connors", 5x3 card. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe Western television show star signed his name with a short note on this piece of paper Autograph Note signed: "To/John/Best/Wishes/Chuck/Connors" 6½x2. Before becoming an actor, Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe star of The Rifleman signed this handwritten note, uniquely using one capital "C" for both his first and last name Autograph Note signed: "To Harvey -/All the best always,/Chuck [C]onnors", 5x3. With an Online Authentics certificate of registration and authentication label affixed in lower left corner.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor penned his signature and a note in blue felt tip on this index card Autograph Note signed: "To Cameran Reed- / all the best to / my friend. / Chuck/ Connors" in blue felt tip, 5x3. PSA/DNA encapsulated. Before becoming an actor, Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe famous actor and professional athlete is shown smiling and gazing into the camera in this black and white photograph he signed in blue felt tip Inscribed Photograph Signed in Ink: "To John/ Good luck always/ Chuck/ Connors" in blue felt tip. 8x10. B/w. PSA DNA authentication sticker S27226.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThis photograph is signed by the well-known Western actor with a sentiment to a fan Inscribed photograph signed: "To my Pal-/ Best wishes/ always/ Chuck/ Connors" in black felt. 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor is shown being held at gunpoint by a person in a tribal costume in this signed and inscribed photograph from the film South Sea Woman Inscribed photograph signed: "To Ray-/ All the best to/ my friend,/ Chuck/ Connors" in blue ink. 8x10.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe smiling actor and sports athlete penned his signature on this color photograph Inscribed photograph signed: "Tony,/ Stay Happy,/ Chuck/ Connors", in black felt tip, Color 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe Rifleman star poses with a lassoing rope in this signed black and white photograph Inscribed photograph signed: "To Carla -/ with best wishes,/ Chuck/ Connors" in blue ink. B/w, 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor is shown wearing a suit and tie in this signed black and white photograph Inscribed photo signed: "To Ed/ Best Wishes/ always to a real/ ballgamer and a good friend/ Chuck/ Connors" in black ink. 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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CHUCK CONNORSShown wearing a Western hat, the actor signed this black and white photograph to a fan and thanks her for making his trips to Cincinnati memorable Photograph inscribed and signed: "Peggy, /Thanks for/ being such a/ wonderful friend/ and making all my/ trips to Cincinnati/ so memorable/ Chuck". B/w, 8x10.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor and professional athlete is shown from the chest up in a suit and tie in this black and white photograph Inscribed Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/ Kevin/ Chuck/ Connors [the first and last name share the C]", B/w 8x10.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor signed this black and white photograph depicting him as Lucas McCain in The Rifleman Photograph inscribed and signed: "Barbara/ Love/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Captioned for the CBN Cable Network.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSThe actor famous for his role in The Rifleman penned his signature and a note to a fan named James Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/ James-/ Happiness Always,/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed black and white publicity photograph of the actor adjusting a set of weights and waving Inscribed photograph signed: "To/ George/ Best Wishes/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed black and white publicity photograph of Lucas McCain in The Rifleman. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Bruce- / Best wishes to / my pal, / Chuck / Connors". B/w, 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSBlack and white signed publicity photograph of the actor as Lucas McCain from The Rifleman Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Terri-/ Wishing you all/ the best/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Captioned for the CBN Cable Network.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed black and white publicity photograph of the ballplayer-turned-actor in his Chicago Cubs uniform Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/ Steve-/ All the best to a/ good friend & fan./ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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CHUCK CONNORSBlack and white publicity photograph of Chuck Connors in military attire Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Clay-/ Wishing you the best,/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x9½. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed 5x7 black and white publicity photograph of the actor as Lucas McCain in The Rifleman Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Steve-/with best wishes,/Chuck Connors". B/w, 5x7 overall, image 4½x5 (one surface).Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed black and white publicity photograph of the actor wearing a leather shirt Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Randall -/ Good luck to/ my friend/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Chuck Connors (1921-1992) was an American actor and professional athlete.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed black and white publicity photo of the Western star as Lucas McCain, leaning on his trusty rifle, from The Rifleman Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/ Mark -/ Stay Happy!/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Captioned for the CBN Cable Network.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORSA signed black and white publicity photograph of the actor as Lucas McCain from The Rifleman Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Barry-/ With all best/ wishes,/ Chuck/ Connors". B/w, 8x10. Shown in character as Lucas McCain, his starring role in the popular TV western The Rifleman (1958-1963).Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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CHUCK CONNORSBlack and white publicity photograph of Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain in The Rifleman. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To a great/ family:/ , Mike, Judy, Chris, / Jeff, Angie & Matthew/May All Your Dreams /Come True/Chuck/Connors". B/w, 8x10.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
