Chief Meyers Death
John passed away on July 25, 1971 at the age of 90 in San Bernardino, CA.
When did Chief Meyers die?
July 25, 1971How old was Chief Meyers when died?
90Where did Chief Meyers die? What was the location of death?
San Bernardino, CA
Chief Meyers Birthday and Date of Death
Chief Meyers was born on July 29, 1880 and died on July 25, 1971. John was 90 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 29, 1880
Date of Death: July 25, 1971
Age at Death: 90
Chief Meyers - Biography
John Tortes "Chief" Meyers (July 29, 1880 – July 25, 1971) was a Major League Baseball catcher for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins from 1909 to 1917. He played on the early Giants teams under manager John McGraw and was the primary catcher for Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson. Meyers hit over .300 for three straight years as the Giants won three straight National League pennants from 1911 to 1913. Overall, he played in four World Series – the 1911, 1912, and 1913 Series with the Giants, as well as the 1916 Series with the Robins. Meyers was a Native American from the Cahuilla culture of California, and he was educated at Dartmouth College.
