Virgil Cheeves Explained

Virgil Cheeves
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:12 February 1901
Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Death Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 7
Debutyear:1920
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 13
Finalyear:1927
Finalteam:New York Giants
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:26–27
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.73
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:98
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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.