Chief Zimmer

Played For
Detroit Wolverines (1884)
New York Metropolitans, American Association (1886)
Cleveland Spiders, American Association (1887-1888)
Cleveland Spiders (1889-1899)
Louisville Colonels (1899)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1900-1902)
Philadelphia Phillies (1903)

Managed
Philadelphia Phillies (1903)

Factoids
One of the rarest baseball board games is Zimmer's Base Ball Game, first released in 1893. The game was endorsed by former catcher Chief Zimmer.

Born
Charles Louis Zimmer was born on November 23, 1860, in Marietta, OH.

Died
August 22, 1949, Cleveland, OH

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  CL4

Major League Debut
July 18, 1884

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1938 BBWAA 1 .4%

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