David Alexander Clarke Jr. (born August 21, 1956) is an American former law enforcement official who served as Sheriff of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin from 2002 to 2017. In 2002, Clarke was appointed to the position by Republican Governor Scott McCallum. Led out by namesake and former movie stuntman Dave Clark (on drums!), Mike Smith (vocals/keyboards), Lenny Davidson (lead guitar), Rick Huxley (bass) and Denis Payton (sax, plus rhythm guitar and harmonica), the quintet were on the crest of a wave after hitting the top of the charts in early ’64 with the thumpin’/stompin’ beats of `Glad All Over’; follow-up `Bits And Pieces’ also hit the Top 10.
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 Clark Personal Life
Dave's Awards and Honors Summary:
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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 Clark Bio
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.