Robert Edwards Chakales [sha-kuh'-les] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with four different clubs between the 1951 and 1957 seasons. Listed at 6'1", 185 lb., Chakales batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina. Originally a starter, Chakales also filled various roles coming out from the bullpen, as a closer or middle reliever. He reached the majors in 1951 with the Cleveland Indians, spending three and a half years with them before moving to the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox. In his rookie year Chakales recorded two of his three wins helping himself with the bat, going 7?for?20 with one home run and six RBI. His most productive season came in 1954, when he posted career highs in wins, strikeouts, earned run average and innings pitched in 41 pitching appearances. After that, he was part of various trades that included players as Vic Wertz, Don Ferrarese, Clint Courtney, Johnny Groth, Jim Busby, Milt Bolling and Faye Throneberry. 

August 10th, 1927 in Asheville  /  Died:   Feb 18th, 2010 - aged 82