Oscar Levis
American baseball player (1898–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oscar Joseph "Chick" Levis (August 7, 1898 – May 24, 1983), born Oscar Joseph Levy, was a Jamaican baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played from 1921 to 1931 with the Cuban Stars (East) and the Hilldale Club.[1] He was the first Jamaican ballplayer to play in a recognized major league.
| Oscar Levis | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 7, 1898 Oracabessa, Jamaica | |
| Died: May 24, 1983 (aged 84) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1921, for the Cuban Stars (East) | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1931, for the Hilldale Club | |
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