Remembering the Talented Mr. Chet Lemon

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Some people are just born with God given abilities and then do something remarkable with those gifts. Born in Jackson (Miss.) in 1955, raised in Los Angeles, Chester “Chet” Earl Lemon was destined for the Big Leagues. His fast track to MLB turned into a memorable 20-year career. A first-round pick by the Oakland Athletics in 1972, No. 22 overall, as a third baseman, three years later at the age of 19, Lemon, now with the Chicago White Sox, made his MLB debut as a centerfielder. Consistent at the plate and one to rack up extra base hits, Lemon was […]

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