Dave Clark is a man of extraordinary will and perseverance, stricken with polio at a young age, he has grown to accomplish many things in his lifetime. From being top relief pitcher of the year to Envoy Coach for Major League Baseball International you will see that he is a compelling speaker with a motivating story.
As an infant, Dave contracted polio that stunted his growth and left him without the full use of his legs. But despite that, and perhaps because of it, he was driven to excel in ...
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Dave Clark is a man of extraordinary will and perseverance, stricken with polio at a young age, he has grown to accomplish many things in his lifetime. From being top relief pitcher of the year to Envoy Coach for Major League Baseball International you will see that he is a compelling speaker with a motivating story.
As an infant, Dave contracted polio that stunted his growth and left him without the full use of his legs. But despite that, and perhaps because of it, he was driven to excel in physical competition against so-called able-bodied people.
The Dave Clark story is likely the greatest “mostly unknown” professional sports account of our time and teaches unforgettable life lessons that gives hope to anyone facing a challenge whether large or small.
Dave’s Awards and Honors Summary:
1975 – Fireman of the Year as the top relief pitcher for the Indianapolis Clowns.
1977 – Inducted to the Corning-Painted Post Hall of Fame.
1981 – Selected to the Swedish Elite Baseball League All-Star Team as a pitcher.
1996 – Received a national Giant Steps Award for coaching.
1997 – Named manager of the Swedish Elite League All-Star Game.
1999 – Received the National Heroes of Sports Award.
2001 – Received the Corning Community College Distinguished Alumni Award
2002 – Inducted into the Ithaca College Hall of Fame
2008 – Published “Diamond in the Rough” The Dave Clark Story, As told to Roger Neumann.
2010 – One of the “150 Heroes: People in Sports Who Make This a Better World” by Richard Lapchick.
Dave is currently a motivational speaker, envoy coach for Major League Baseball International, a scout for the Baltimore Orioles and radio analyst for the Florida Everblades. He is a native of Corning, New York, who now lives in Cape Coral, Florida, with his wife, Camilla, their daughter, Elica, and son Trey.
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