Eli Chism
American baseball player (1916–1982)
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Elijah "Little" Chism (July 1, 1916 – April 4, 1982)[1] was an American baseball outfielder in the Negro leagues.[2] He played with the Cleveland Buckeyes in 1946 and the Birmingham Black Barons in 1947. His brother, John, played in the Negro leagues in 1937,[3] and his statistics are combined with Eli's in some sources.[citation needed]
| Eli Chism | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: July 1, 1916 Marianna, Arkansas, U.S. | |
| Died: April 4, 1982 (aged 65) Kirkwood, Missouri, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1946, for the Cleveland Buckeyes | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1947, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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