- Hall of Famers
- The Members
- Hall of Fame Weekend
- Rules for Election
- Membership Spokesman
- Museum
- Experience
- Exhibits
- Library
- Artifacts
- Awards
- Activities
- Plan Your Visit
- Entering the Hall
- Cooperstown
- Events
- Special Experiences
- Offers
- News & Media
- Headlines
- Features
- Hall Directory
- Connections
- Education
- Public Programs
- School Programs
- Internship Program
Tinker, Joe
Joseph Bert Tinker
Born:
July 27, 1880, Muscotah, Kansas
Died:
July 27, 1948, Orlando, Florida
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Played For:
Chicago Cubs (1902-1912, 1916), Cincinnati Reds (1913), Chicago Whales - Federal League (1914-1915)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee:
1946
Biography:
The standout shortstop with exceptional speed in the Chicago Cubs' famed double-play trio, Joe Tinker was an aggressive and spirited performer who excelled in clutch situations. He became a regular in 1902 as a 21-year-old rookie and five times led National League shortstops in fielding, contributing greatly to four Chicago pennants. He concluded his career as a player-manager for the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago Federals and the Cubs.
Click here to see additional information provided by Baseball-Reference
Did You Know:
that on June 28, 1910, Joe Tinker stole home twice in the same game, a feat that has been accomplished less than a dozen times in big league history?
Baseball is in my blood and the game has got me for life.
Connect
Plaque Gallery
Photo Galleries
This Day in Baseball History
On May 22, 1933, Joe Sewell of the New York Yankees strikes out for the first time on the season. The future Hall of Famer and contact hitter extraordinaire will strike out only four times all season long.