Schalk, Ray b. August 12, 1892 d. May 19, 1970 Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Born in Harvel, Illinois, he was a Major League catcher and was among the first players to consistently catch 100 games per season. Chicago White Sox (1912-28), New York Giants in 1929. A defensive star, he led the league in fielding percentage eight times, putouts nine times, retiring with Major League records for games caught, putouts and double plays. He was also one of the swiftest catchers in history, stealing 30 bases in 1916 and 24 in 1814. He...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, Evergreen Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA Plot: Oakland Section, Lot 124, Part 1, Grave 5
b. August 12, 1892 d. May 19, 1970