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Chet Lemon was born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States on February 12, 1955. Chet Lemon is a baseball player. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes John C. Fremont High School.
My Take
Chet Lemon is the kind of player I find myself rooting for in retrospect. Born in Jackson, Mississippi and raised in Los Angeles, he spent sixteen big-league seasons patrolling the outfield, first with the White Sox and then the Tigers. He was never a flashy superstar, but longevity like that is its own quiet form of greatness, and I respect the unglamorous excellence of a dependable defender. His passing in 2025 closed a long, honorable career. To me, Lemon represents the backbone of baseball: the steady professionals who keep teams winning without demanding the spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chet Lemon
- Name (Japanese)
- チェット・レモン
- Reading
- ちぇっと・れもん
- Born
- February 12, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- John C. Fremont High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chet%20Lemon
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5094110
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chet Lemon born?
Born February 12, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Chet Lemon from?
Chet Lemon is from Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
What does Chet Lemon do?
Chet Lemon works as baseball player.
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