Harry McChesney

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Given name: Harry Vincent McChesney
Nicknames: Pud
Primary Pos: Rightfield
Hght/Wght: 5'9" / 165 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jun 1, 1880 in Pittsburgh, PA
Died: Aug 11, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA (80 years old)
Debut: Sep 17, 1904

Harry Vincent McChesney (June 1, 1880 – August 11, 1960), nicknamed "Pud", was a professional American football player, as well as a professional baseball player. He played 22 games in the majors in 1904 for the Chicago Cubs. The rest of his 12-year career was spent in the minors, where he played in the Western League, the American Association (AA), the New York State League and the Texas League.

Prior to his professional baseball career, McChesney played for the Pittsburgh Stars of the first National Football League (NFL) as well as the Massillon Tigers of the Ohio League and the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. He was considered one of the best punters of his era.