Sam Kimber
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| Sam Kimber | ||
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| Pitcher | ||
| Born: October 29, 1852 | ||
| Died: November 7, 1925 (aged 73) | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| May 1, 1884 for the Brooklyn Atlantics |
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| Final game | ||
| September 29, 1885 for the Providence Grays |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Win-Loss record | 18-21 | |
| ERA | 3.97 | |
| Strikeouts | 126 | |
| Teams | ||
| Career highlights and awards | ||
Samuel Jackson Kimber (October 29, 1854 - November 7, 1925 was a 19th century Major League Baseball player who pitched one full season, for the 1884 Brooklyn Atlantics of the American Association, and one game for the 1885 Providence Grays of the National League.[1]
Although his career was short, Sam did have one shining moment, on October 4, 1884, he pitched baseball's first extra-inning no-hitter. He pitched this games against the Toledo Blue Stockings, a game that lasted ten innings and ended in a 0-0 tie, when it was called because of darkness.[2]
Kimber died in his hometown of Philadelphia, he was interred at Westminster Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Sam Kimber's Stats. retrosheet.org. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ^ The Dodgers Encyclopedia, pg. 296. by William McNeil. Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Sam Kimber at Find A Grave
| Preceded by none |
Brooklyn Atlantics Opening Day Starting pitcher 1884 |
Succeeded by John Harkins |
