Dell Chambers
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Udell Chambers (Dell)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 150 lb.
- School St. Louis Community College at Meramec
- Debut 1966
- Final Game 1967
- Born February 2, 1948 in Clayton, MO, USA
- Died June 21, 1968 in Danang, South Vietnam
[edit] Biographical Information
Dell Chambers was a shortstop who played in the minor leagues in 1966 and 1967 after attending Meramec Junior College. He led the Western Carolina League in Walks (80) and HBP (9), giving him a season of (.325/.501/.456/.957). He was an Army PFC, Serial No. 67170023. He was killed at age 20 in a rocket attack at Danang, Vietnam and is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis MO. His name is recorded on the Vietnam Wall in Washington DC.
