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
(1930-08-26)August 26, 1930
Chicago, Illinois
Died: December 5, 2008(2008-12-05) (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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References

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  1. ^ Tribune staff (August 21, 1950). "Controversial Guy". The Kokomo Tribune. p. 25
  2. ^ Associated Press (July 10, 1950). "Whites Play in Negro League". Baltimore Sun. p. 13. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Louis John Chirban. Find a Grave.
  4. ^ Louis Clarizio at pitchblackbaseball.com, URL accessed December 7, 2009. Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine 12/7/09

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