Today's Birthday: Bob Chakales (Utica Blue Sox, 1945, '47-'48 & Wilkes Barre Indians, 1949-50)

 

Bowman Gum via Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect Bob Chakales was born on this date in 1927. He played in the Eastern League during five seasons with the Utica Blue Sox (1945, '47-'48) and Wilkes Barre Indians (1949-50).

Chakales pitched in the majors for 7 seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1951-54), Baltimore Orioles (1955), Chicago White Sox (1955), Washington Senators (1955-57) and Boston Red Sox (1957).

After his baseball career, he built golf courses and served as president of the Golf Course Builders of America Association. 

Chakales died on February 18, 2010, at the age of 82.

Source: Baseball Reference

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