Chesty Puller

The most decorated U.S. Marine in history, and the only man ever to be awarded 5 Navy Crosses. And he couldn't get a better nickname than Chesty?

Name
Lewis Burwell Puller
Birthday
June 26, 1898
Age
73
Died on
Monday, October 11th, 1971
Famous
Confirmed
Monday, October 11th, 1971
Also known as
Chesty Puller
Tags
marine
Lewis Burwell Puller
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Chesty Puller was never played in a game.

 
 

 

Guess the Stiff!

In his 19-season career, Roberts compiled a 286-245 record with 2,357 strikeouts, a 3.41 ERA, 305 complete games, 45 shutouts, and 4,688 innings pitched in 676 games. He holds the Major League records for home runs allowed by a pitcher (505) and for most consecutive Opening Day starts for the same team with 12, between 1950 and 1961. Also: he's dead.

(d) May 6th, 2010