Oscar Levis Explained

Oscar Levis
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:August 7, 1898
Birth Place:Oracabessa, Jamaica
Death Place:Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1921
Debutteam:Cuban Stars (East)
Finalyear:1931
Finalteam:Hilldale Club
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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.

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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 . .