First World Series win,  By Team/Franchise:

First World Series win, By Team/Franchise:

  First World Series win, By Team/Franchise: Angels: Francisco Rodríguez (2002) Astros: Chris Devenski (2017) A’s: Chief Bender (1905) Blue Jays: Duane Ward (1992) Braves: Dick Rudolph (1914) Brewers: Mike Caldwell (1982) Browns/Orioles: Denny Galehouse (1944) Cardinals: Pete Alexander (1926) Cubs: Ed Reulbach (1906) D-Backs: Curt Schilling (2001) Dodgers: Jack Coombs (1916) Giants: Christy Mathewson…

Chief Bender Stats & Facts
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Chief Bender Stats & Facts

  VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Charles Bender Name Note: Name presented as Chief Bender in some sources Position: Pitcher Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right 6-2, 185lb (188cm, 83kg) Born: May 5, 1884 in Crow Wing County, MN us Died: May 22, 1954  in Philadelphia, PA Buried: Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, PA High School: Carlisle Indian School (Carlisle, PA) School: Dickinson College (Carlisle, PA) Debut: April 20, 1903 (2,506th in major league history) Last Game: July…

Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons top the list of eight new members in the Hall of Fame

Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons top the list of eight new members in the Hall of Fame

On July 27, 1953, eight new members are inducted into the Hall of Fame: Dizzy Dean and Al Simmons are inducted into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. Along with them, the Veterans Committee enshrines Chief Bender, Bobby Wallace, 19th-century manager Harry Wright, executive Ed Barrow, and umpires Bill Klem and Tom Connolly. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

DiMaggio bypassed as Dean and Simmons get the Hall of Fame call
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DiMaggio bypassed as Dean and Simmons get the Hall of Fame call

On January 21, 1953, pitcher Dizzy Dean and outfielder Al Simmons are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America surprisingly bypasses former New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggio in his first year on the Hall of Fame ballot. DiMaggio will gain an election two years later. Dean gathers 209…

Smokey Joe Williams dies in New York City at age 62
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Smokey Joe Williams dies in New York City at age 62

1951 – Smokey Joe Williams dies in New York City at age 62. Williams has been considered by many historians to be one of the game’s greatest pitchers, even though he never played a game in the major leagues. He spent his entire 27-year career (1905-1932) pitching in the Negro Leagues, Mexico and the Caribbean, but his path to the majors was barred by the color line. During his stellar career, he defeated five Hall of Fame pitchers in exhibition competition: Grover Alexander, Chief Bender, Waite Hoyt, Walter Johnson and Rube Marquard. In 1999, after extensive research on the early years of black baseball reveal his outstanding numbers, Williams will gain Hall of Fame honors himself.

Now with the Philadelphia Phils, Chief Bender, 34, pitches his third straight shutout, winning 6 – 0 over the Cubs

Now with the Philadelphia Phils, Chief Bender, 34, pitches his third straight shutout, winning 6 – 0 over the Cubs

Now with the Philadelphia Phils, Chief Bender, 34, pitches his third straight shutout, winning 6 – 0 over the Cubs. In his last active season, Bender will turn in four shutouts and win eight with two losses and a 1.67 ERA. His mound partner from the glory days of the A’s, Eddie Plank, will also close out his career, ending the season 5-6 for the St. Louis Browns with a 1.79 ERA.

Home Run Baker, 28, announces his retirement following a contract dispute with Connie Mack

Home Run Baker, 28, announces his retirement following a contract dispute with Connie Mack

1915 – Home Run Baker, 28, announces his retirement following a contract dispute with Connie Mack. He will sit out the 1915 season. Mack will also have salary problems with Chief Bender, Eddie Plank and Jack Coombs, and rather than compete with the Federal League, he releases the stars.