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Chet Nichols
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Both • Throws: Left
6-1, 165lb (185cm, 74kg)
Born: February 22, 1931 in Pawtucket, RI us
Died: March 27, 1995 in Lincoln, RI
Buried: Union Cemetery, North Smithfield, RI
High School: East HS (Pawtucket, RI)
Debut:
April 19, 1951
(Age 20-056d,
10,777th in major league history)
vs. NYG 1.2 IP, 0 H, 1 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, W
Last Game:
April 24, 1964
(Age 33-062d)
vs. SFG 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season
Full Name: Chester Raymond Nichols
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Relatives: Son of Chet Nichols
SUMMARY
Career
WAR
4.6
W
34
L
36
ERA
3.64
G
189
GS
71
SV
10
IP
603.1
SO
266
WHIP
1.459
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1956 Fielding Game Log (as P)