About Chief Bender Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Chief Bender:
Chief Bender (full name: Charles Albert Bender; no nicknames) played pitcher. He played for the . Over 16 seasons, he started 334 games, won 212 games, struck out 1711 batters, and had a 2.46 ERA. Born on May 5, 1884 in Crow Wing County, MN, Bender stood 6' 2" and weighed 185 lb. He attended Carlisle Indian School (Carlisle, PA) high school. His debut was on April 20, 1903 and he played his final game on July 21, 1925. Over his career, Bender made $5,200. Common misspellings of his name include Charles Albert cheif Chief Bender.