Lou Chirban
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Louis John Chirban (August 26, 1930 – December 5, 2008)[3] was a Greek American professional baseball player. He was one of the first five white players to join the Negro American League. He was signed to the Chicago American Giants in 1950 by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe with the support of the team’s owner, Dr. J. B. Martin, who was concerned about black players joining Major League teams.[4]
| Lou Chirban | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: Louis John Chirban August 26, 1930 Chicago, Illinois | |
| Died: December 5, 2008 (aged 78) Phelps, Missouri | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right[1] | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| July 9, 1950, for the Chicago American Giants[2] | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1950, for the Chicago American Giants | |
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