Clark is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 17, 1945, (Opening Day), pitching in relief against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. His finest pitching effort that season came on September 19 in the second game of a doubleheader at Fenway Park. He hurled a complete game shutout against the Philadelphia Athletics, winning by a score of 3-0.\n', "

Clark also defeated Bob Feller in the 1945 season, in Feller's first game back in baseball following World War II.\n", '

Season and career totals include a record of 4-4 in 12 games pitched, nine games started, four complete games, one shutout, three games finished and an ERA of 3.07 in 82 innings pitched. He struck out 20 and walked 19. Also good with the bat and glove, Clark hit .208 (5-for-24) and handled 11 chances in the field without an error.\n', '

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