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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