Neil Chrisley
- December 16, 1931
- May 18, 2013
- 81 years
About Neil Chrisley
Neil Chrisley, 81, American baseball player (Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers).
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|Barbra O'Neil Chrisley (December 16, 1931 – May 18, 2013) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1957 to 1961 with the Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, and Milwaukee Braves. He was 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and weighed 187 pounds (85 kg), batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was a native of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, where he graduated from high school. He attended Newberry College.
Career
Chrisley was originally signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent in 1950. On November 8, 1955, he was traded with minor leaguer Al Curtis, Dick Brodowski, Tex Clevenger and Karl Olson to the Senators for Mickey Vernon, Bob Porterfield, Johnny Schmitz and Tom Umphlett.
Chrisley started his major league career at the age of 25 on April 15, 1957, against the Baltimore Orioles as a pinch hitter for Camilo Pascual in the 11th inning. He singled off pitcher Billy Loes, but Pedro Ramos pinch ran for him. Chrisley was mostly used as a pinch hitter and bench player throughout his career, which consisted of 302 games, hitting .210 in 619 career at-bats. He hit 16 home runs, walked 55 times and struck out 62 times. Defensively, he only appeared in three games at positions other than an outfielder. In 1958 he was used in one game as a third baseman, and in 1960 he was used in two games as a second baseman. Chrisley played his final game on September 24, 1961. Following the 1961 season he was sold to the newly organized New York Mets, however was returned to the Braves' organization without ever playing for the Mets, although a 1962 Topps baseball card was produced.
Post career
At one point after his retirement from baseball, Chrisley worked as an insurance agent in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Other information
- Chrisley hit 60 home runs in his final three minor league seasons, as well as posted a .343 average with the Indianapolis Indians in 1957.
- He collected his first home run off Bob Turley on May 9, 1958. He hit his final two homers off Johnny Kucks on May 14, 1960.
- His uniform numbers: 20 (1957), 34 (1957), 32 (1958), 24 (1959–1960), 30 (1961)
- Bill Monbouquette pitched a one-hitter against the Tigers in a game in 1960, with the only Tigers hit being a double by Chrisley.
Other transactions
- On December 6, 1958, he was traded by the Senators with Rocky Bridges and Eddie Yost to the Tigers for Reno Bertoia, Ron Samford and Jim Delsing.
- On December 7, 1960, he was traded by the Tigers with Frank Bolling to the Braves for Bill Bruton, Terry Fox, Dick Brown and Chuck Cottier.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the date of Barbra O'Neil Chrisley's death?
- A.May 18, 2011
- B.December 16, 2013
- C.May 18, 2013correct
- D.December 16, 2011
The biography states that Barbra O'Neil Chrisley died on May 18, 2013.
Source: introduction
2.In 1960, Bill Monbouquette pitched a one-hitter against the Tigers; what type of hit did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley record?
- A.Doublecorrect
- B.Triple
- C.Home run
- D.Single
The only Tigers hit against Bill Monbouquette in that 1960 game was a double by Barbra O'Neil Chrisley.
Source: other information section
3.What is the full birth name of the baseball player Barbra O'Neil Chrisley?
- A.Barbra Chrisley
- B.Neil Chrisley
- C.Neil O'Neil Chrisley
- D.Barbra O'Neil Chrisleycorrect
The biography explicitly names him as Barbra O'Neil Chrisley at the beginning of the text.
Source: introduction
4.In which state was Barbra O'Neil Chrisley born?
- A.South Carolinacorrect
- B.Georgia
- C.North Carolina
- D.Virginia
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley was a native of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina.
Source: introduction
5.Which college did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley attend?
- A.Furman University
- B.Newberry Collegecorrect
- C.Clemson University
- D.University of South Carolina
The text states that Barbra O'Neil Chrisley attended Newberry College.
Source: introduction
6.Which professional baseball team originally signed Barbra O'Neil Chrisley in 1950?
- A.Boston Red Soxcorrect
- B.Washington Senators
- C.Milwaukee Braves
- D.New York Mets
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley was originally signed by the Boston Red Sox as a free agent in 1950.
Source: career section
7.Against which team did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley debut in the major leagues?
- A.Baltimore Oriolescorrect
- B.Detroit Tigers
- C.Milwaukee Braves
- D.Boston Red Sox
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley started his major league career on April 15, 1957, against the Baltimore Orioles.
Source: career section
8.How many total home runs did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley hit in his major league career?
- A.12
- B.60
- C.20
- D.16correct
The biography notes that Barbra O'Neil Chrisley hit 16 home runs during his major league career.
Source: career section
9.In what year did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley play his final major league game?
- A.1959
- B.1960
- C.1961correct
- D.1962
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley played his final game on September 24, 1961.
Source: career section
10.What position did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley play in two games during the 1960 season?
- A.Third baseman
- B.Catcher
- C.Second basemancorrect
- D.Shortstop
In 1960, Barbra O'Neil Chrisley was used in two games as a second baseman.
Source: career section
11.After retiring from baseball, what profession did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley hold in Greenwood, South Carolina?
- A.Insurance agentcorrect
- B.Bank teller
- C.Real estate broker
- D.High school coach
The text states that after his retirement, Barbra O'Neil Chrisley worked as an insurance agent.
Source: post career section
12.Which player did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley pinch hit for during his major league debut?
- A.Frank Bolling
- B.Eddie Yost
- C.Camilo Pascualcorrect
- D.Rocky Bridges
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley pinch hit for Camilo Pascual in the 11th inning of his debut game.
Source: career section
13.What was Barbra O'Neil Chrisley's height as listed in the biography?
- A.6 feet 5 inches
- B.6 feet 0 inches
- C.6 feet 1 inch
- D.6 feet 3 inchescorrect
The biography specifies that Barbra O'Neil Chrisley was 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Source: introduction
14.Which team was Barbra O'Neil Chrisley sold to after the 1961 season, though he never played for them?
- A.Baltimore Orioles
- B.New York Metscorrect
- C.Boston Red Sox
- D.New York Yankees
Following the 1961 season, Barbra O'Neil Chrisley was sold to the New York Mets but never played for them.
Source: career section
15.What was Barbra O'Neil Chrisley's uniform number during the 1961 season?
- A.34
- B.20
- C.32
- D.30correct
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley wore uniform number 30 during the 1961 season.
Source: other information section
16.How many home runs did Barbra O'Neil Chrisley hit in his final three minor league seasons?
- A.50
- B.60correct
- C.16
- D.30
Barbra O'Neil Chrisley hit 60 home runs in his final three minor league seasons.
Source: other information section
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