Dave grew up on the south side of Chicago in the Roseland neighborhood playing the game at 7 using sewer covers for bases. In 1971 he started playing in local 16-inch leagues in Justice, Bridgeview, Bedford Park, and Summit. Dave played and won titles for Lumbar Company and Shattered in the 80s. For over decades his defense in centerfield was flawless. Great speed and arm. Dave was also an outstanding hitter for Molex, helping them become the best team in the Western suburbs based out of Naperville and playing major ball in Mt Prospect and earned being on one All-Star team. In 1998, during the Forest Park Tournament, Dave hit over .700, finishing in the top 8. Molex played in the TV league for 3 seasons. Molex had top 10 finishes in ASA Majors 3 times and USSSA. 4th in ASA and USSSA A championships and Dave was key to their success. He was also successful with The Can, Kings, Roadhouse with 2nd in the Nationals and 3rd in the Pro League, Paddy B Gappers in Lemont and Crush from 2010-15 in senior ball.
