Joe Tinker
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Joseph Bert Tinker
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut April 17, 1902
- Final Game September 22, 1916
- Born July 27, 1880 in Muscotah, KS USA
- Died July 27, 1948 in Orlando, FL USA
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1946
[edit] Biographical Information
"They were both full of dynamite . . ." - the New York Times, talking about Joe Tinker and Johnny Evers
Joe Tinker was the shortstop of the famous Tinker to Evers to Chance double play combination. He was a respected shortstop, playing fifteen years in the majors, and also managed for four years, leading the Chicago team in the 1915 Federal League to the championship.
He played in four World Series from 1906-10. Later, as a veteran in 1912, he was # 4 in the MVP voting.
He is one of three Hall of Famers to die on his birthday.
He was owner/manager of the Columbus Senators in the American Association (1917-1919) and Orlando Tigers in the Florida State League (1921).
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the Chicago Cubs (1907 & 1908)
- Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1946
| Preceded by Hank O'Day | Cincinnati Reds Manager 1913 | Succeeded by Buck Herzog |
| Preceded by Roger Bresnahan | Chicago Cubs Manager 1915 | Succeeded by Fred Mitchell |
