About Eli Chism
Lived 1916 – 1982 (aged 65). Eli Chism was an American baseball player.
Elijah "Little" Chism (July 1, 1916 – April 4, 1982) was an American professional baseball outfielder in the Negro leagues. He played with the Cleveland Buckeyes in 1946 and the Birmingham Black Barons in 1947. His brother, John, played in the Negro leagues in 1937, and his statistics are combined with Eli's in some sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eli Chism?
American baseball player
When was Eli Chism born?
Eli Chism was born on 1 July 1916 in Marianna, Arkansas.
When did Eli Chism die?
Eli Chism died on 4 April 1982 in Kirkwood, Missouri.
What was Eli Chism's occupation?
Eli Chism was a baseball player.
What nationality was Eli Chism?
Eli Chism was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eli Chism. https://biography.guide/eli-chism/
MLA: "Eli Chism." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eli-chism/.
Chicago: "Eli Chism." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eli-chism/.
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