Ben Tincup facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben Tincup |
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Tincup with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1914
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| Born: April 14, 1893 Adair, Indian Territory |
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| Died: July 5, 1980 (aged 87) Claremore, Oklahoma |
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| May 22, 1914, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |||
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| September 15, 1928, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Record | 8–11 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.10 | ||
| Strikeouts | 127 | ||
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Austin Ben Tincup (born April 14, 1893 – died July 5, 1980) was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played from 1914 to 1928. His baseball career paused in 1918 when he served his country during World War I.
Ben Tincup's Early Life
Ben Tincup was born in a place called Adair, which was then known as Indian Territory. Today, this area is part of Oklahoma. Ben was special because he was a member of the Cherokee Nation. This means he was part of one of the largest Native American tribes in the United States.
Playing Baseball in the Major Leagues
Ben Tincup was one of the very first Native Americans to play in Major League Baseball. This was a big deal! He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1914, 1915, and 1918. Later, in 1928, he also played for the Chicago Cubs. As a pitcher, his job was to throw the baseball to the batter, trying to get them out.
After His Playing Days
After he stopped playing baseball, Ben Tincup continued to work in the sport he loved. He had many different jobs:
- He was an umpire in a league called the American Association in 1933. An umpire is like a referee in baseball.
- He managed Minor League Baseball teams from 1936 to 1939. A manager leads the team.
- He was a coach for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1940 and the New York Yankees in 1960 and 1961. Coaches help players improve their skills.
- He also worked as a scout for several teams. A scout finds new talented players. He scouted for the Boston Braves (1946–1948), Pittsburgh Pirates (1949–1953), and Philadelphia Phillies (1956–1958).
Ben Tincup lived a long life, passing away in 1980 at the age of 87. He left a lasting mark on baseball, both as a player and in many other roles.
