About Oscar Levis
Lived 1899 – 1983 (aged 83–84). Oscar Levis was a Panamanian baseball player.
Oscar Joseph "Chick" Levis (August 7, 1898 – May 24, 1983), born Oscar Joseph Levy, was a Jamaican professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1921 to 1931 with the Cuban Stars (East) and the Hilldale Club. He was the first Jamaican ballplayer to play in a recognized major league.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oscar Levis?
Negro League Baseball player
When was Oscar Levis born?
Oscar Levis was born on 7 August 1899 in Jamaica, Oracabessa.
When did Oscar Levis die?
Oscar Levis died in 1983 in Norfolk, Virginia.
What was Oscar Levis's occupation?
Oscar Levis was a baseball player.
What nationality was Oscar Levis?
Oscar Levis was Panamanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar Levis. https://biography.guide/oscar-levis/
MLA: "Oscar Levis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oscar-levis/.
Chicago: "Oscar Levis." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/oscar-levis/.
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