Chief Bender
1884 - 1954
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Biography
Chief Bender, also known as Charles Albert Bender, was a renowned Native American professional baseball player who excelled as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born on May 5, 1884, in Minnesota, Bender was a key player for the Philadelphia Athletics, where he spent the majority of his career and achieved great success. He played a crucial role in securing multiple American League championships for the team, including three consecutive titles from 1910 to 1911. Bender was known for his exceptional pitching skills and his ability to handle pressure during important games.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
A man has to have goals—for a day, for a lifetime—and that was mine, to have people say, 'There goes Chief Bender, the great ballplayer!'
2
A pitcher has to look at the hitter as his mortal enemy.
3
Do your best when no one is looking. If you do that, then you can be successful in anything that you put your mind to.
4
The pitcher must learn to look two ways at once. In front to see the play and in back to see if the runner is leading off the bag.
5
I’m proud of the fact that my word is my bond.