About Virgil Cheeves
Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 78). Virgil Cheeves was an American baseball player.
Virgil Earl Cheeves (February 12, 1901 – May 5, 1979) was an American professional baseball player. He played in the major leagues for six seasons, as a pitcher. Nicknamed "Chief", he played for the Chicago Cubs from 1920 to 1923, the Cleveland Indians in 1924, and the New York Giants in 1927.
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Who was Virgil Cheeves?
American baseball player (1901–1979)
When was Virgil Cheeves born?
Virgil Cheeves was born on 12 February 1901 in Oklahoma City.
When did Virgil Cheeves die?
Virgil Cheeves died on 5 May 1979 in Dallas.
What was Virgil Cheeves's occupation?
Virgil Cheeves was a baseball player.
What nationality was Virgil Cheeves?
Virgil Cheeves was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Virgil Cheeves. https://biography.guide/virgil-cheeves/
MLA: "Virgil Cheeves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/virgil-cheeves/.
Chicago: "Virgil Cheeves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/virgil-cheeves/.
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