Sam Kimber

Samuel Jackson Kimber

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut May 1, 1884
• Final Game September 29, 1885
• Born October 29, 1852 in Philadelphia, PA USA
• Died November 6, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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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.

The SABR biography says that he pitched for amateur and semi-pro clubs for years before his major league days, and after baseball he worked as a watchman.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1884)

Related Sites

• Sam Kimber at the SABR Bio Project