Joe Tinker
Baseball manager and player, Chicago Cubs
Born
1880
145 years ago
Died
July 27th, 1948
76 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played shortstop in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Chicago Cubs. Managed multiple teams, including the Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies. Part of the famed Cubs infield with Johnny Evers and Frank Chance, known as 'Tinker to Evers to Chance.' Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Contributed to the Cubs' success during the early 1900s, helping the team secure back-to-back Championships in 1907 and 1908.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946
Won World Series Championships in 1907 and 1908 with the Chicago Cubs
Played for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies
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