The Knuckleballer who Defied the Odds: Dave Clark, Doug Cornfield and Disability Dream and Do

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat," where host Dave sits down with the remarkable Dave Clark and his partner Doug Cornfield. Despite contracting polio as an infant, Dave Clark defied all odds to pitch 17 seasons of professional baseball on crutches, relying on a devastating knuckleball to compete against able-bodied players. He shares incredible pieces of baseball history in this interview, including his time as the owner of the Indianapolis Clowns (the last living owner of a Negro League Ballclub) and the story behind how he personally hit the very last out in the history of the Negro Leagues in 1988. The conversation also dives deep into how Dave and Doug are actively changing lives today through their organization, Disability Dream and Do (D3 Day), which hosts free, on-field professional baseball clinics for children and young adults with disabilities. From facing childhood adversity to learning life-changing lessons from a tough physical education teacher, Dave’s journey is a profound reminder to never limit your potential without trying first. Tune in to learn why resilience, facing challenges head-on, and pulling each other along can help you hit the ultimate sweet spot in life. To connect with Dave and Doug https://d3day.com/ Please follow us here and on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-love-and-bring-a-bat/id1552738547