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 CONNORS - ADVERTISEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1987 - HFSID 290146CHUCK CONNORS This advertisement for a personal appearance is signed in blue felt tip Advertisement signed: "Chuck/Connors", 8½x11 affixed to cardboard of the same size.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 291616CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $108.00
$120.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 305831CHUCK CONNORS The 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.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 320576CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $108.00
$120.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 345934CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $108.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH CO-SIGNED BY: TERENCE STANSBURY, VERN FLEMING, TONY BROWN, STEVE STIPANOVICH, GRANVILLE WAITERS, HERB WILLIAMS, THE INDIANA PACERS - HFSID 299071CHUCK CONNORS and the 1984-1985 INDIANA PACERS Six 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
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 298079CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $162.00
$180.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 299129CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $162.00
$180.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 291265CHUCK CONNORS The 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.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 343754CHUCK CONNORS The 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.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 344771CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 345091CHUCK CONNORS The 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.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 345100CHUCK CONNORS This 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 323017CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $360.00
$400.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 327152CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $216.00
$240.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 343272CHUCK CONNORS The 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.
Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 291296CHUCK CONNORS Shown 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:
Sale Price $234.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 292329CHUCK CONNORS The 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 $270.00
$300.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 293992CHUCK CONNORS The 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 294062CHUCK CONNORS This signed black and white photograph features an image from the Western seriesBranded with its star perched on a log with a lariat over his shoulder Inscribed Photograph signed: "To-/Howard-/Good luck always/Chuck/Connors". B/w, 8x10.
Sale Price $360.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 287567CHUCK CONNORS A 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286572CHUCK CONNORS Black 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
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 43066CHUCK CONNORS A 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 54501CHUCK CONNORS Black 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254201CHUCK CONNORS A 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 $270.00
$300.00
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CHUCK CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254202CHUCK CONNORS Black 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254203CHUCK CONNORS A 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 266661CHUCK CONNORS A 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 148530CHUCK CONNORS The 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 CONNORS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 280863CHUCK CONNORS A 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.
Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
