15 Facts About Chris Short

Chris Short was the son of Issac Short, a Delaware judge who had attended the University of Pennsylvania.

Chris Short graduated high school from the Bordentown Military Institute.

Chris Short made his first appearance on the mound on April 19,1959, against the Cincinnati Reds, appearing in the 2nd inning to replace Jim Owens.

Chris Short allowed five runs on four hits while striking out three and walking three in 3.

Chris Short was considered a top pitcher from 1964 through 1968 with the Phillies.

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Chris Short pitched respectably despite the heavy workload, giving up only six earned runs in 18 innings over his final three starts.

On October 2,1965, Chris Short threw 15 shutout innings at Shea Stadium, striking out 18 Mets only to receive a no-decision.

Chris Short's contract was purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers from its then-Triple-A affiliate Evansville Triplets on April 5,1973.

Chris Short was only ejected once, on May 25,1971, for bench jockeying.

In 1979, Chris Short was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.

Between 1985 and 1988, Chris Short taught young pitchers at Suburban Baseball Camp, which was held at Barness Park in Warrington, Pennsylvania.

Chris Short suffered from diabetes in his later years, along with trying to support his three sons.

Chris Short died on August 1,1991, in a convalescent home, having never regained consciousness.

Chris Short was posthumously named to the Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame the following year.

In 2016 Chris Short was one of 16 new members inducted to the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.