Vital Statistics:
Born: Sept. 9, 1877 in Fresno, Calif.
Died: Sept. 15, 1924
Teams: Chicago Cubs (1898-1912), New York Yankees (1913-14)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1946
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary position: First baseman
Career Highlights:
- Best known as the first baseman in the Tinker to Evans to Chance poem, he was a successful player/manager for the Cubs, leading the team to a 116-36 record in 1906 and winning World Series in 1907 and 1908.
- His .664 winning percentage as manager is the best in Cubs history.
- A .296 lifetime hitter in 17 seasons.
After Retirement:
- Owned and managed the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League team in 1916-17. He also worked in the front office of the Boston Red Sox in 1923 before his death in 1924.
