- Chet Nichols, Jr.
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Chet Nichols pitcher Born: February 22, 1931
Pawtucket, Rhode IslandDied: March 27, 1995 (aged 64)
Lincoln, Rhode IslandBatted: Both Threw: Left MLB debut February 12, 1992 for the Boston Braves Last MLB appearance April 24, 1964 for the Cincinnati Reds Career statistics Won-Loss Record 34-36 Earned run average 3.64 Strikeouts 266 Teams - Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1951, 1954-1956)
- Boston Red Sox (1960-1963)
- Cincinnati Reds (1964)
Career highlights and awards - National League ERA champion: 1951
Chester Raymond Nichols, Jr. (February 22, 1931 - March 27, 1995) is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons (1951, 1954–1956, 1960–1964) with the Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League ERA champion as a rookie in 1951 with the Braves. For his career, he compiled a 34-36 record in 189 appearances, with a 3.64 ERA and 266 strikeouts. His father, Chet (1897–1982), also pitched in the majors from 1926 to 1932.
He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and later died in Lincoln, Rhode Island at the age of 64.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
- List of second generation MLB players
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
Preceded by
Sal MaglieNational League ERA Champion
1951Succeeded by
Hoyt WilhelmCategories:- 1931 births
- 1995 deaths
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Baseball players from Rhode Island
- Boston Braves players
- Milwaukee Braves players
- Boston Red Sox players
- Cincinnati Reds players
- National League ERA champions
- American baseball pitcher, 1930s births stubs
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