Steven Lynn Chilcott is a former baseball catcher from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California who was drafted by the New York Mets as the first overall pick in the 1966 Major League Baseball Draft, a spot ahead of Reggie Jackson. He was awarded a $75,000 signing bonus, which he invested in real estate. Chilcott seemed to be well on his way to making the majors when, in 1967 while playing for the Winter Haven Mets in the Florida State League, he dove back toward second base when the pitcher tried to pick him off. As he dove back to the bag, he slammed into it with full force on his right arm, dislocating his shoulder and ending his season. He was plagued by injuries for the rest of his career. The Mets released him in 1971, and he signed with the New York Yankees. However, he was released after only playing 24 games in 1972, and his career was over at age 24. Chilcott never played higher than Triple-A, and became one of three number-one picks in the baseball draft to retire without ever reaching the major leagues. 

September 23rd, 1948 in Lancaster (Age 76)