Frank Bowes
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Frank M. Bowes
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 160 lb.
- Debut April 17, 1890
- Final Game August 25, 1890
- Born 1865 in Bath, NY USA
- Died January 21, 1895 in New York, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Bowes was the most frequently utilized back-up on the 1890 Brooklyn Gladiators. He appeared in 61 games (with 240 plate appearances), playing at every single position except pitcher and second base. He was most frequently at catcher.
Bowes was born in Bath, NY, in upstate New York. In 1887 Sporting Life carried a note that he broke his arm while pitching a curve on behalf of the Flushing team.
He died at age 30 after being shot during a quarrel.
