Chico Renfroe Explained

Chico Renfroe
Position:Shortstop
Birth Date:January 1, 1923
Newark, New Jersey
Death Date:
Atlanta, Georgia
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1945
Debutteam:Kansas City Monarchs
Finalleague:Negro league baseball
Finalyear:1953
Finalteam:Kansas City Monarchs
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Othello Nelson "Chico" Renfroe (March 1, 1923 – September 3, 1991) was an American professional baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues and in the Mexican League. He played from 1945 to 1953 with several teams, including the Kansas City Monarchs, Cleveland Buckeyes, Indianapolis Clowns and the Torreon Algodoneros.[1] After retiring from baseball, Renfroe worked for the United States Postal Service and was the sports director of WIGO. He also worked as an official scorer for the Atlanta Braves.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Riley, James A. . The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues . New York . Carroll & Graf . 1994 . 0-7867-0959-6 . .
  2. News: Chico Renfroe Dies Tuesday . 22 May 2024 . Waycross Journal-Herald . September 4, 1991.