About Chub Sullivan
Lived 1856 – 1881 (aged 25). Chub Sullivan was an American baseball player.
Career
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan, as a 21-year-old rookie in 1877, was the tenth-youngest player to appear in a National League game during that season, replacing Charlie Gould at first base. Joining the team late in the season, he played in only eight games, and batted .250. Sullivan played in 43 games, the last season of his career, batted .259, and is credited with zero RBIs. His Worcester teammates wore a black crêpe on their jersey sleeves in his memory, for the 1881 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chub Sullivan?
Major League Baseball player
When was Chub Sullivan born?
Chub Sullivan was born on 12 January 1856 in Boston.
When did Chub Sullivan die?
Chub Sullivan died on 12 September 1881 in Boston.
What was Chub Sullivan's occupation?
Chub Sullivan was a baseball player.
What nationality was Chub Sullivan?
Chub Sullivan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chub Sullivan. https://biography.guide/chub-sullivan/
MLA: "Chub Sullivan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chub-sullivan/.
Chicago: "Chub Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chub-sullivan/.
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