Austin Ben Tincup (April 14, 1893 – July 5, 1980) was a

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from 1914 to 1928. In 1918 his career was interrupted while he served in

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Life

Born in Adair,

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(now

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), Tincup was a member of both the original Cherokee Nation and its modern counterpart.Mallozzi, Vincent M.
The American Indians of America's Pastime
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'', published June 8, 2008, accessed June 10, 2008.

Career

Tincup was one of the first Native Americans to play Major League Baseball. After his playing career, he was an umpire in the

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(1933), a Minor League Baseball manager (1936–1939), a coach for the

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(1940), a scout for the

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(1946–1948),

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(1949–1953) and

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(1956–1958) and a coach for the

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(1960–1961).

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