"'Chappie' played his first season of pro ball at shortstop for Asheville in 1928. He was an outfielder during most of his big league days and ended his career as a pitcher and pinch hitter for Gadsden in '49. Ben has worn the uniform of the Yankees, Senators, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, Dodgers and Phillies.
He managed the Phillies for four seasons and also managed four minor league teams. He guided Tampa to the Florida-International League pennant in '51 before joining the Reds."
-1952 Topps No. 391
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