Chief Zimmer
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Charles Louis Zimmer
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut July 18, 1884
- Final Game September 27, 1903
- Born November 23, 1860 in Marietta, OH USA
- Died August 22, 1949 in Cleveland, OH USA
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Chief Zimmer was a catcher from 1884-1903. He broke into professional ball in 1884, and came to the majors also that year. He was called one of baseball's "iron men" because he caught more games in 1890-92 than catchers normally did.
He was a decent hitter, especially for a catcher, and his skills allowed him to stick around in the majors even when he was the oldest player there.
- An article in Baseball Digest in 2001 looked at major league career leaders by alphabetical last name. Zimmer was one of the leaders in most categories, along with other long-time ballplayers whose names started with Z: Heinie Zimmerman, Richie Zisk, Todd Zeile, and Gus Zernial.
He managed the 1903 Philadelphia Phillies. Zimmer was an umpire in the National League in 1904 (and possibly 1905).
| Preceded by Bill Shettsline | Philadelphia Phillies Manager 1903 | Succeeded by Hugh Duffy |
