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Frank Chance

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Frank Leroy Chance (September 9, 1877 – September 15, 1924) was an American professional baseball player. A first baseman, Chance played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees from 1898 through 1914. He also served as manager of the Cubs, Yankees, and Boston Red Sox.

Discovered by the Cubs as he played semi-professional baseball while attending college, Chance debuted with the Cubs in 1898, serving as a part-time player. In 1903, Chance became the Cubs' regular first baseman, and in 1905, he succeeded Frank Selee as the team's manager. Chance led the Cubs to 100 wins in 1906, 1907, 1909, and 1910, becoming the first manager to compile four 100-win seasons (only eight other managers have accomplished the feat in MLB history), with no manager, other than Chance, leading a team to 100 wins four times in five seasons. They would win four National League championships in that span and won the World Series in 1907 and 1908.

Notable For

American baseball player and manager

Frank Chance's Historical Timeline

  1. Frank Chance is born

    Frank Chance, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1877-09-09.

  2. Frank Chance gets hit by pitch 5 times in a doubleheader

    Frank Chance gets hit by pitch 5 times in a doubleheader

  3. Frank Chance becomes NY Yankees manager

    The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx.

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank Chance born?
Frank Chance was born on 1877-09-09 (American).
What is Frank Chance known for?
American baseball player and manager
What historical events involved Frank Chance?
Frank Chance was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Frank Chance is born, Frank Chance gets hit by pitch 5 times in a doubleheader, Frank Chance becomes NY Yankees manager.
When did Frank Chance die?
Frank Chance died on 1924-01-01.

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