Frankie Pytlak
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Frank Anthony Pytlak
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 160 lb.
- Debut April 22, 1932
- Final Game April 25, 1946
- Born July 30, 1908 in Buffalo, NY USA
- Died May 8, 1977 in Buffalo, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Frank Pytlak entered the Navy in April 1942 and was discharged in September 1945, missing nearly four seasons while serving during World War II. He later coached high school baseball and worked in a sporting goods store.
He is remembered as the catcher for Bob Feller's game in 1938 when Feller threw 18 strikeouts.
