Ray Schalk

Raymond William Schalk (Cracker)

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 165 lb.

Born: August 12, 1892 in Harvel, IL
High School: Litchfield HS (Litchfield, IL)
Debut: August 11, 1912 (Age 19)
Final Game: September 15, 1929 (Age 37)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1955.
View Ray Schalk Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: May 19, 1970 in Chicago, IL
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL
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Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1927	34	Chicago White Sox	AL		153	70	83	.458	5	Player/Manager
2	1928	35	Chicago White Sox	AL	1st of 2	75	32	42	.432	5	Player/Manager
					2 years	228	102	125	.449	5.0

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