Ray Schalk
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-9, 165lb (175cm, 74kg)
Born:
August 12, 1892
in Harvel, IL
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Died:
May 19, 1970
in Chicago, IL
Buried:
Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL
High School: Litchfield HS (Litchfield, IL)
Debut:
August 11, 1912
(Age 19-365d,
3,756th in major league history)
vs. PHA 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 15, 1929
(Age 37-034d)
vs. STL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1955.
(Voted by Veteran's Committee)
View Ray Schalk's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1913 season
Full Name: Ray William Schalk
Nicknames:
Cracker
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from the SABR BioProject
1912 Fielding Game Log (as C)