About John Chisum
Lived 1915 – 1982 (aged 67). John Chisum was an American baseball player.
John "Big" Chisum (April 5, 1915 – August 5, 1982), also listed as John Chism, was an American professional baseball third baseman in the Negro leagues. He played with the St. Louis Stars in 1937.
His brother, Eli, also played in the Negro leagues. and his statistics are combined with John's in some sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Chisum?
American baseball player
When was John Chisum born?
John Chisum was born on 5 April 1915 in Marianna, Arkansas.
When did John Chisum die?
John Chisum died on 5 August 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri.
What was John Chisum's occupation?
John Chisum was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Chisum?
John Chisum was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Chisum (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Chisum. https://biography.guide/john-chisum-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Chisum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-chisum-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Chisum." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-chisum-baseball-player/.
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