About Cy Twombly
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 77). Cy Twombly was an American baseball player.
Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Sr. (June 15, 1897 – December 3, 1974) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who appeared in seven games for the Chicago White Sox. Born in Groveland, Massachusetts, he attended Lehigh University and Springfield College. He was a swim coach and later Athletic Director of Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His namesake son was a major American artist. He died at age 77 in Savannah, Georgia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cy Twombly?
American baseball player
When was Cy Twombly born?
Cy Twombly was born on 15 June 1897 in Groveland.
When did Cy Twombly die?
Cy Twombly died on 3 December 1974 in Savannah.
What was Cy Twombly's occupation?
Cy Twombly was a baseball player.
What nationality was Cy Twombly?
Cy Twombly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cy Twombly (baseball)
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MLA: "Cy Twombly." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cy-twombly-baseball-player/.
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