Even in a TV landscape overflowing with Westerns, The Rifleman stood out. Debuting in 1958, the show starred lantern-jawed former pro athlete Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain, the titular rifleman — a ...
Long before they linked up on the Boston Celtics, John "Honey" Russell (Boston's first-ever coach) had the privilege of introducing fellow Celtics alum and star actor Kevin "Chuck" Connors to the pro ...