Virgil Cheeves
Baseball player
Virgil Earl Cheeves (February 12, 1901 – May 5, 1979) was an American professional baseball player. He played in the major leagues for six seasons, as a pitcher. Nicknamed "Chief", he played for the Chicago Cubs from 1920 to 1923, the Cleveland Indians in 1924, and the New York Giants in 1927.
| Virgil Cheeves | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 12, 1901 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| Died: May 5, 1979 (aged 78) Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1920, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 13, 1927, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 26–27 |
| Earned run average | 4.73 |
| Strikeouts | 98 |
| Teams | |
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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