Jack Clark
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Jack Clark
| Born: | November 10, 1955 |
| Birthplace: | New Brighton, Pennsylvannia |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1973: 13th Round by the San Francisco Giants |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Gladstone High School (CA) |
| Other Teams: | San Fran. Giants 1975-1984 St. Louis Cardinals 1985-1987 New York Yankees 1988 San Diego Padres 1989-1990 |
| Years with Boston: | 1991 - 1992 |
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Overall Career
Jack Anthony Clark (born November 10, 1955 in New Brighton, PA) played the final two seasons of his career in Boston and wasn't the player he once was. While he hit 340 career home runs over a 18-year career, including 35 with Saint Louis in 1987, Clark hit just 33 home runs in a Boston uniform from 1991-92.
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Clark's Moments in the Sun
- During one game, he struck out 3 times and when he came up and walked for his fourth at-bat he received a standing ovation from the Fenway Faithful. Clark was visibly angry at this honor.
- Clark became the hero of the 1985 National League Championship Series with a dramatic Game Six ninth-inning three-run home run off Dodgers pitcher Tom Niedenfuer.
- With the Sox on July 31st, 1991, Clark hit three home runs against the Oakland A's, including a grand slam in the 3rd inning and a walk-off in the 14th.
- Filed for bankruptcy 1992, listing debts of $11,459,305.97 and assets of $4,781,780. Among other things, Clark owned 18 automobiles at the time.
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Awards
- 4-time National League All-Star (1978, 1979, 1985 & 1987)
- 2-time National League Silver Slugger Award - 1B (1985 & 1987)
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Achievements
- NL On-Base Percentage Leader (1987)
- NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1987)
- NL OPS Leader (1987)
- 3-time NL Bases on Balls Leader (1987, 1989 & 1990)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 11 (1978-1980, 1982, 1983, 1985 & 1987-1991)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1987)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 2 (1982 & 1987)
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Trivia
- Clark managed the River City Rascals of the Frontier League in 1999.
- Clark was once on his way to the ballpark when he passed a car lot and liked the look of some fancy sports cars. He dropped in and quickly bought two for $90,000 each before continuing on to the game.
- Clark participated in the 1985 Home Run Derby during the all-star weekend.
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Transactions
- June 5, 1973: Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 13th round of the 1973 amateur draft.
- February 1, 1985: Traded by the San Francisco Giants to the St. Louis Cardinals for David Green, Gary Rajsich, Dave LaPoint, and Jose Uribe.
- November 9, 1987: Granted Free Agency.
- January 6, 1988: Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees.
- October 24, 1988: Traded by the New York Yankees with Pat Clements to the San Diego Padres for Lance McCullers, Jimmy Jones, and Stan Jefferson.
- December 7, 1990: Granted Free Agency.
- December 15, 1990: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
