About Chris Krug
Lived 1939 – 2026 (aged 86). Chris Krug was an American baseball player.
Everett Ben "Chris" Krug (December 25, 1939 — January 16, 2026) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent in 1958.
Krug played in parts of three major league seasons, two (1965 and 1966) with the Chicago Cubs (who drafted him out of the Cardinals' system in the 1964 minor league draft) and one (1969) with the expansion San Diego Padres.
Krug died on January 16, 2026, at the age of 86.
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Who was Chris Krug?
American baseball player
When was Chris Krug born?
Chris Krug was born on 25 December 1939 in Los Angeles.
When did Chris Krug die?
Chris Krug died on 16 January 2026.
What was Chris Krug's occupation?
Chris Krug was a baseball player.
What nationality was Chris Krug?
Chris Krug was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Krug. https://biography.guide/chris-krug/
MLA: "Chris Krug." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-krug/.
Chicago: "Chris Krug." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-krug/.
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