Dave Chalk

David Lee Chalk

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Height 175 lb.
• School University of Texas at Austin
• High School Justin F. Kimball High School
• Debut September 4, 1973
• Final Game September 27, 1981
• Born August 30, 1950 in Del Rio, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Chalk in 1977

Dave Chalk made two All-Star teams in the 1970s, with back-to-back trips as a representative of the California Angels in 1974 and 1975. He was a regular, predominantly on the left side of the infield (shortstop and third base), from 1974 to 1978, never hitting better than .280 with a best of 5 home runs in '74. In 1976, he became the last big leaguer to play a full season (at least 500 plate appearances) without clubbing a home run or stealing a base.

He was traded to the Texas Rangers straight up for Bert Campaneris in May 1979, finishing his career as a nondescript irregular with the Kansas City Royals in 1981. In 2019, his play with the Texas Longhorns was recognized when he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL All-Star (1974 & 1975)