Chuck Stevens
Baseball player, Chicago Cubs 1944

Born
July 10th, 1918
106 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs in 1944. He began his professional career in the minor leagues before making his way to the Cubs. Stevens also played in the Western Association, showcasing skills as an outfielder. His tenure in the major leagues was relatively brief, but he remains a part of the Cubs' history.
Played for the Chicago Cubs in 1944
Competed in the Western Association
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