Chief Bender: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1953

Born: May 5, 1884

Attended college before joining A's

Debut: April 20, 1903 (A's)

1905: A's lose World Series

1910: Threw no-hitter against Indians

1910: A's Win World Series

1910s: Innovated the slider

1911: A's win World Series

1913: A's win World Series

1914: A's lose World Series

1914: Jumped to Baltimore Terrapins

1916: Purchased by Phillies

1918: Worked in shipyards during World War I

1926-50: Worked in A's organization

1953: Elected to Hall of Fame

1954: Died

Accomplishments:
3x World Champion

No-Hitter

212-127

1.113 WHIP

2.46 ERA

255 CG

40 shutouts

3017 IP

.625 win percentage

Won 15+ games: 8x

Won 20+ games: 2x

Led league in win %: 3x

10+ CG: 13x

15+CG: 9x

20+ CG: 5x

Led league in saves: 2x

200+ IP: 9x

250+ IP: 3x

1.000 whip or less: 3x

Postseason: 6-4, 2.44 ERA, 85 IP, 1.012 WHIP, 59 strikeouts (5 World Series)