"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!'"
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About Chief Bender
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.
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