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Frankie Frisch

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Frank Francis Frisch (September 9, 1897—March 12, 1973), nicknamed "the Fordham Flash" or "the Old Flash", was an American professional baseball second baseman and manager. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants (1919–1926) and St. Louis Cardinals (1927–1937), and managed the Cardinals (1933–1938), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940–1946), and Chicago Cubs (1949–1951). He is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum. He is tied with Yogi Berra for most World Series doubles at 10 and holds the record for the most World Series hits at 58 for a player who never played for the New York Yankees, exceeded only by Berra and Mickey Mantle.

Notable For

American baseball player and manager

Frankie Frisch's Historical Timeline

  1. Frankie Frisch is born

    Frankie Frisch, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1898-09-09.

  2. Frankie Frisch of the Cardinals is named MVP

    Frank Francis Frisch (September 9, 1897—March 12, 1973), nicknamed "the Fordham Flash" or "the Old Flash", was an American professional baseball second baseman and manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frankie Frisch born?
Frankie Frisch was born on 1898-09-09 (American).
What is Frankie Frisch known for?
American baseball player and manager
What historical events involved Frankie Frisch?
Frankie Frisch was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Frankie Frisch is born, Frankie Frisch of the Cardinals is named MVP.
When did Frankie Frisch die?
Frankie Frisch died on 1973-01-01.

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