Big Chief Bender

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Big Chief Bender

Acting May 5, 1884

Crow Wing County, Minnesota, U.S.

Charles Albert "Chief" Bender (Ojibwe: Mandowescence; May 5, 1884[a 1] – May 22, 1954) was a Native American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball duri…

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Charles Albert "Chief" Bender (Ojibwe: Mandowescence; May 5, 1884[a 1] – May 22, 1954) was a Native American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the 1900s and 1910s. In 1911, Bender tied a record by pitching three complete games in a single World Series. He finished his career with a 212–127 win–loss record for a .625 winning percentage and a career 2.46 earned run average (ERA). After his major league playing career, Bender's roles in baseball included major league coach, minor league manager and player-manager, college manager, and professional scout. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953 and died the following year.

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  1. 1911
    The Baseball Bug

    Movie Self - Philadelphia Athletics Team Member