Chief Youngblood

Albert Clyde "Chief" Youngblood (June 13, 1900July 6, 1968) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, his two-week career in Major League Baseball in 1922 lasted from July 16 to July 31. He batted left-handed.

Chief Youngblood
Pitcher
Born: (1900-06-13)June 13, 1900
Hillsboro, Texas
Died: July 6, 1968(1968-07-06) (aged 68)
Amarillo, Texas
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 16, 1922, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
July 31, 1922, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0-0
Earned run average14.54
Strikeouts0
Teams

A native of Hillsboro, Texas, Youngblood was nicknamed "Chief", an appellation used throughout his brief career. He was signed by the Washington Senators and remained with the team for 16 days. He later played minor league baseball from 1924 to 1926.

Youngblood died in Amarillo, Texas three weeks past his 68th birthday.


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