Larry Cheney
1886–1969 (age 83)
Baseball player
Biography
Larry Cheney earned respect as a crafty hurler who could command a range of pitches, helping his teams to victories throughout the 1910s and earning a reputation for fierce competitiveness paired with steady sportsmanship.
Even after his playing days, he remained a mentor to young pitchers, sharing his love for the game and encouraging perseverance in the face of tough innings.