Chet Covington

Chester Rogers Covington
(Chesty)

Bats Both, Throws Left
Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.

Debut April 23, 1944
Final Game September 26, 1944
Born November 6, 1910 in Cairo, IL USA
Died June 11, 1976 in Pembroke Park, FL USA

Biographical Information[edit]

Pitcher Chet Covington began his career in organized baseball when he was already 28, but still went on to win over 200 games as a professional. Before turning to baseball, he had been a successful boxer, fighting 216 times over 9 years until his wife convinced to find another sport to earn his living. Chet's big league run was a 19-game stint for the 1944 Philadelphia Phillies, going 1-1, 4.66 in 38 2/3 innings. Below, please enjoy his appearances on minor league leaderboards.