About Chet Morgan
Lived 1910 – 1991 (aged 81). Chet Morgan was an American baseball player.
Chester Collins Morgan (June 6, 1910 – September 20, 1991), nicknamed "Chick," was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played Major League Baseball, principally as a center fielder, for the Detroit Tigers during the 1935 and 1938 seasons.
Early years Morgan was born in Skene, Mississippi, in 1910.
Professional baseball Morgan began playing professional baseball in the Texas League with the Beaumont Exporters from 1933 to 1934 and for the San Antonio Missions in 1934.
In April 1935, Morgan made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers. During the 1935 season, Morgan appeared in 14 games for the Tigers and compiled a .174 batting average and a .321 on-base percentage in 28 plate appearances.
Later years Morgan died in 1991 at age 81 in Pasadena, Texas.
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Who was Chet Morgan?
American baseball player (1910-1991)
When was Chet Morgan born?
Chet Morgan was born on 6 June 1910 in Skene.
When did Chet Morgan die?
Chet Morgan died on 20 September 1991 in Pasadena.
What was Chet Morgan's occupation?
Chet Morgan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Chet Morgan?
Chet Morgan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chet Morgan. https://biography.guide/chet-morgan/
MLA: "Chet Morgan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chet-morgan/.
Chicago: "Chet Morgan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chet-morgan/.
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