Harry Vincent McChesney (June 1, 1880 – August 11, 1960), nicknamed "Pud", was a professional

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player, as well as a professional

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player. He played 22 games in the

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in 1904 for the

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. The rest of his 12-year career was spent in the minors, where he played in the Western League, the

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(AA), the New York State League and the

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. Prior to his professional baseball career, McChesney played for the

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of the first National Football League (NFL) as well as the Massillon Tigers of the Ohio League and the

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. He was considered one of the best punters of his era.

External links

Harry McChesney Major League Stats from Baseball ReferenceHarry McChesney Minor League Stats from Baseball Reference
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mcchesney, Harry 1880 births 1960 deaths Baseball players from Pittsburgh Players of American football from Pittsburgh Major League Baseball outfielders Binghamton Bingoes players Chicago Cubs players Des Moines Prohibitionists players Elmira Colonels players Fort Worth Panthers players Indianapolis Indians players Massillon Tigers players Milwaukee Brewers (minor league) players Omaha Rourkes players Pittsburgh Athletic Club (football) players Pittsburgh Stars players Pueblo Indians players St. Joseph Drummers players Troy Trojans (minor league) players Burials at Allegheny Cemetery