Lou Chirban
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: Louis John Chirban Script error: No such module "person date". Chicago, Illinois | |
| Died: Script error: No such module "person date". Phelps, Missouri | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right[1] | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| July 9, 1950, for the Chicago American Giants[2] | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Chicago American Giants | |
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Louis John Chirban (August 26, 1930 – December 5, 2008)[3] was a Greek American professional baseball player. He was one of the first five white players to join the Negro American League. He was signed to the Chicago American Giants in 1950 by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe with the support of the team’s owner, Dr. J. B. Martin, who was concerned about black players joining Major League teams.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Tribune staff (August 21, 1950). "Controversial Guy". The Kokomo Tribune. p. 25
- ^ Associated Press (July 10, 1950). "Whites Play in Negro League". Baltimore Sun. p. 13. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Louis John Chirban. Find a Grave.
- ^ Louis Clarizio at pitchblackbaseball.com, URL accessed December 7, 2009. Script error: No such module "webarchive". 12/7/09
Further reading
- Jensen, Edward (March 24, 1949). "Good Material Boosts Wright Hopes in Track; Crane Molds Nine". Chicago Tribune. p. 84
- AP Wirephoto (July 12, 1950). "Now it's white players...". Green Bay Press-Gazette. p. 19
