Chief Bender

Baseball player; 1910 World Series champion

Chief Bender - Baseball player; 1910 World Series champion
Born

May 5th, 1884
140 years ago

Died

May 22nd, 1954
70 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent baseball pitcher and coach, played for teams including the Philadelphia Athletics and the Chicago White Sox. Bender was a member of the Athletics team that won the 1910 World Series. Earning recognition for his skill on the mound, he became one of the top pitchers of his era, featuring in multiple All-Star selections during his career. After retiring from playing, he transitioned into coaching, sharing expertise with emerging players in the sport.

Won the 1910 World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics

Pitched in multiple All-Star Games

Served as a coach after retirement

Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953

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