Frank Biscan
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Frank Stephen Biscan (Porky)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.
- Debut May 3, 1942
- Final Game September 30, 1948
- Born March 13, 1920 in Mount Olive, IL USA
- Died May 22, 1959 in St.Louis, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
"I get a sore arm every year, but I always work it out." - Frank Biscan
Frank Biscan pitched in three non-consecutive seasons for the St. Louis Browns in the 1940's. His career was interrupted by service as a chief petty officer with the Navy in World War II.
His professional career started in 1938, and in 1940 he went 26-4 with Lima. Other minor league stops included Toledo, San Antonio, San Franciso, Memphis, and Charleston. He retired in 1955.
Other jobs included working as a railroad section hand, playing semi-pro ball, and working in forestry.
He died at age 39, leaving a wife and three children.
Source: Frank Biscan obituary.
