Frank Beck
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Frank J. Beck born Frank J. Hengstebeck
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9", Weight 141 lb.
- Debut May 2, 1884
- Final Game September 18, 1884
- Born April 29, 1858 in Poughkeepsie, NY USA
- Died unknown
[edit] Biographical Information
Frank Beck pitched three games for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys of the American Association in 1884, losing all three games. He then pitched two games for the Baltimore Monumentals of the Union Association, also losing both times.
What little is known about him is that he was born in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1858, although his listed birth date of April 29 is probably incorrect, to Frank and Mary Hengstebeck; he shortened his name for baseball purposes. In 1901, he was living in New York City with a wife and two daughters, but he disappeared from records after that date. Thus his date of death is still unknown.
[edit] Further Reading
- "Frank Beck", in Bill Carle, ed.: Biographical Research Committee Report, SABR, October-November 2010, p. 2.
