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Chester A. Chesney
American politician (1916–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chester Anton Chesney (March 9, 1916 – September 20, 1986) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
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Chester A. Chesney | |
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![]() 1950 photo by Harris & Ewing (Washington, D.C.) | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 11th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951 | |
Preceded by | Chauncey W. Reed |
Succeeded by | Timothy P. Sheehan |
Personal details | |
Born | Chester Anton Chesney (1916-03-09)March 9, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, US |
Died | September 20, 1986(1986-09-20) (aged 70) Marco Island, Florida, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | DePaul University |
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Years of service | 1941–1946 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Air Corps |
American football career | |
No. 56 | |
Position: | Center |
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Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) |
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College: | DePaul University |
Career history | |
Chicago Bears (1939–1940) | |
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