Chick Autry (catcher)

For the National League player of the same name, see Chick Autry (first baseman).

Chick Autry
Catcher
Born: March 5, 1903(1903-03-05) Martindale, Texas
Died: January 26, 1950(1950-01-26) (aged 46) Savannah, Georgia
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 20, 1924 for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 18, 1930 for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Batting average	.245
Home runs	2
Runs batted in	33
Teams
New York Yankees (1924) Cleveland Indians (1926-28) Chicago White Sox (1929-30)

Martin Gordon "Chick" Autry (March 5, 1903 – January 26, 1950) was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1924 and 1930 for the New York Yankees (1924), Cleveland Indians (1926–28) and Chicago White Sox (1929–30). Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Autry batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Martindale, Texas.

In a six-season career, Autry was a .245 hitter (68-for-277) with two home runs and 33 RBI in 120 games, including 21 runs, 17 doubles and three triples. In 96 catching appearances, he posted a .965 fielding percentage with just 12 errors in 268 chances.

Autry died in Savannah, Georgia at age 46.

Sources

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

Persondata
Name	Autry, Chick
Alternative names
Short description	American baseball player
Date of birth	March 5, 1903
Place of birth	Martindale, Texas
Date of death	January 26, 1950
Place of death	Savannah, Georgia