William Askew Autry (January 2, 1885 – January 16, 1976) was a utility first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played in and for the Cincinnati Reds (1907) and Boston Doves (1909). Listed at 5' 11", 168 lb., Autry batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Humboldt, Tennessee.

In a two-season career, Autry was a .195 hitter (50-for-257) with 22 runs and 17 RBI in 81 games, including six doubles and six stolen bases. He did not hit a home run.

Chick Autry (first baseman)

At first base, Autry posted a .989 fielding percentage with just eight errors in 701 chances. He made 12 outfield appearances at left (8) and center (4), committing one error in 31 chances for a collective .968 F%.

Chick Autry (first baseman)

Autry died in Santa Rosa, California at age 91.

Chick Autry (first baseman)

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1885 births

1976 deaths

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Webb City Goldbugs players

Omaha Rourkes players

Lynn Shoemakers players

St. Paul Saints (AA) players

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Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players

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