Chick Hafey 1933 Who's Who Baseball Profile Vintage Photo Cardinals
The page from the 1933 Who's Who in the Major Leagues profiles Charles James "Chick" Hafey, an outfielder born on February 12, 1904, in Berkeley, California. Standing at 6 feet and weighing 185 pounds, Hafey batted and threw right-handed, characterized by light brown hair and grayish blue eyes. His significant career began with the Cincinnati Reds after joining the Rickey plan, which aimed to develop talent through minor leagues. Hafey made his mark in the Gulf Coast league, achieving a batting average of .360 before returning to the Cardinals, where he had a notable season in 1930, leading to a batting average of .334. He faced challenges with eyesight but remained persistent in his career. Hafey was married in 1922 and had a son, Charles James Jr.