About Chuck Brinkman
Born 1944. Chuck Brinkman is an American baseball player.
Charles Ernest Brinkman (born September 16, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1974, mostly for the Chicago White Sox until his final year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brinkman was named to the 1965 College World Series All-Tournament team. Brinkman was once again named to the All-Tournament team.
The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Brinkman's contract on July 11, 1974, so that they could replace injured backup catcher Mike Ryan. Brinkman played in his final major league game with the Pirates on August 4, 1974 at the age of 29.
His late brother, Ed Brinkman, was a longtime MLB shortstop, coach and scout.
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Chuck Brinkman was born on 16 September 1944 in Cincinnati.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chuck Brinkman. https://biography.guide/chuck-brinkman/
MLA: "Chuck Brinkman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chuck-brinkman/.
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