About Chick Autry
Lived 1885 – 1976 (aged 91). Chick Autry was an American baseball player.
William Askew Autry (January 2, 1885 – January 16, 1976) was an American utility first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played in and for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Doves (1909). Listed at 5' 11", 168 lb., Autry batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Humboldt, Tennessee.
In a two-season career, Autry was a .195 hitter (50-for-257) with 22 runs and 17 RBI in 81 games, including six doubles and six stolen bases. He did not hit a home run.
At first base, Autry posted a .989 fielding percentage with just eight errors in 701 chances. He made 12 outfield appearances at left (8) and center (4), committing one error in 31 chances for a collective .968 F%.
Autry died in Santa Rosa, California at age 91.
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Who was Chick Autry?
American baseball player (1885-1976)
When was Chick Autry born?
Chick Autry was born on 2 January 1885 in Humboldt.
When did Chick Autry die?
Chick Autry died on 16 January 1976 in Santa Rosa.
What was Chick Autry's occupation?
Chick Autry was a baseball player.
What nationality was Chick Autry?
Chick Autry was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chick Autry (first baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chick Autry. https://biography.guide/chick-autry-baseball-player/
MLA: "Chick Autry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chick-autry-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Chick Autry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chick-autry-baseball-player/.
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