Frank Ringo
From BR Bullpen
Frank C. Ringo
- Bats Right, Throws Unknown
- Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut May 1, 1883
- Final Game September 18, 1886
- Born October 12, 1860 in Parkville, MO USA
- Died April 12, 1889 in Kansas City, MO USA
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Frank Ringo moved back and forth between the National League and the American Association during his four years in the majors, tending to hit better in the National League. Although he was mainly a catcher, he also played infield and outfield.
Ringo is baseball's first known suicide, dying of an overdose of morphine.
