About Eddie Turchin
Lived 1917 – 1982 (aged 64). Eddie Turchin was an American baseball player.
Edward Lawrence Turchin (February 10, 1917 – February 8, 1982) was an American professional baseball infielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cleveland Indians.
Biography Turchin, nicknamed "Smiley", had a minor league baseball career spanning 1937 to 1946, with gaps, as he did not play professionally during 1938, 1944, or 1945. He was one of many players who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II, appearing in 11 games for the 1943 Cleveland Indians, spending time as a third baseman and shortstop. With the Indians, he batted 3-for-13 (.231) with one RBI.
Turchin was born in New York City, He was Jewish, and attended Brooklyn College. He died in 1982, two days before his 65th birthday, in Brookhaven, New York.
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Who was Eddie Turchin?
American baseball player
When was Eddie Turchin born?
Eddie Turchin was born on 10 February 1917 in New York City.
When did Eddie Turchin die?
Eddie Turchin died on 8 February 1982 in Brookhaven, New York.
What was Eddie Turchin's occupation?
Eddie Turchin was a baseball player.
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Eddie Turchin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Turchin. https://biography.guide/eddie-turchin/
MLA: "Eddie Turchin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-turchin/.
Chicago: "Eddie Turchin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-turchin/.
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