Chet Nichols, Jr.

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Chet Nichols
Pitcher
Born: February 22, 1931 Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Died: March 27, 1995 (aged 64) Lincoln, Rhode Island
Batted: Both	Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 19, 1951 for the Boston Braves
Final game
April 24, 1964 for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics
Pitching Record	34-36
Earned run average	3.64
Strikeouts	266
Teams
Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1951, 1954-1956) Boston Red Sox (1960-1963) Cincinnati Reds (1964)
Career highlights and awards
National League ERA champion: 1951

Chester Raymond Nichols (February 22, 1931 - March 27, 1995) is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons (1951, 1954-1956, 1960-1964) with the Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League ERA champion as a rookie in 1951 with the Boston Braves. For his career, he compiled a 34-36 record in 189 appearances, with a 3.64 ERA and 266 strikeouts. His father, Chet Nichols (1897-1982), also pitched in the majors from 1926 to 1932.

He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and later died in Lincoln, Rhode Island at the age of 64.

[edit] See also

• List of Major League Baseball ERA champions
• List of second generation MLB players

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

Preceded by Sal Maglie

National League ERA Champion 1951

Succeeded by Hoyt Wilhelm