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Phil Cavaretta
1916–2010Chicago, ILItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Chicago Cubs 1B/OF
Biography
Chicago Cubs 1B/OF; 1945 NL MVP; led Cubs to their last World Series appearance; 20 years with Cubs. 1945 NL MVP batting champion; led Cubs to their last World Series
Notable For
- Chicago Cubs 1B/OF
- 1945 NL MVP
- led Cubs to their last World Series appearance
- 20 years with Cubs
Honors & Recognition
- 1945 NL MVP batting champion
- led Cubs to their last World Series
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phil Cavaretta Italian?
Yes — Phil Cavaretta is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Chicago Cubs 1B/OF
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1916–2010
- Birth Place
- Chicago, IL
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
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