Chuck Connors was the Rifleman; now, his secrets are revealed.
Chuck Connors, known as “The Rifleman,” achieved television stardom with his portrayal of Lucas McCain, a sharpshooting widower in the Old West. But off-screen, Connors had a multifaceted life. Born Kevin Joseph Aloysius Connors on April 10, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, he pursued careers in professional basketball, minor league baseball, and military service before…