Danny Clark

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Given name: Daniel Curren Clark
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Thirdbase
Hght/Wght: 5'9" / 167 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / R
Born: Jan 18, 1894 in Meridian, MS
Died: May 23, 1937 in Meridian, MS (43 years old)
Debut: Apr 12, 1922

Daniel Curren Clark (January 18, 1894 – May 23, 1937) was an American backup infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between 1922 and 1927 for the Detroit Tigers (1922), Boston Red Sox (1924) and St. Louis Cardinals (1927). Listed at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), 167 lb., Clark batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi.

In a three-season career, Clark was a .277 hitter (161-for-582) with five home runs and 93 RBI in 245 games, including 75 runs, 36 doubles, eight triples, five stolen bases, and a .360 on-base percentage. Following his majors career, he played in the Texas and Three-Eye leagues.

After his baseball career ended, Clark became an oil dealer, dying in his hometown of Meridian at age 43 from tertiary neural syphilis.