Sam Kimber
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Samuel Jackson Kimber
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 165 lb.
- Debut May 1, 1884
- Final Game September 29, 1885
- Born October 29, 1852 in Philadelphia, PA USA
- Died November 7, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Sam Kimber was a rookie at age 31 in 1884 when he went 18-20 for the Brooklyn Atlantics, and then pitched in only one more game after that. A notable performance in 1884 was when he pitched a ten-inning no-hitter in a tie game on October 4.
Kimber was one of two regular starters for the Atlantics, the other being another rookie, 19-year-old Adonis Terry.
Kimber later played in 1887 for Wheeling of the Ohio State League, an integrated team that also featured Sol White. A photo of the team can be found here.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
