Frank Francis Frisch (The Fordham Flash)

Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 165 lb.
Born: September 9, 1898 in Bronx, NY
High School: Fordham Prep (Bronx, NY)
School: Fordham University
Signed as a Free Agent with the New York Giants in 1919.
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Debut: June 14, 1919
Final Game: August 5, 1937
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1947 (136/161 ballots).
Died: March 12, 1973 in Wilmington, DE
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Jim Baldwin sponsor(s) this page.
For my dad, Jim Baldwin, who drew me into the world of baseball as I grew up overseas. His baseball tales, the best of which always seemed to involve the Fordham Flash, still fill my head with the wonder that is baseball. Thanks, dad. I love you! Paul
| Rk | Year | Tm | Lg | G | W | L | Finish | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1933 | St. Louis Cardinals | NL | 2nd of 2 | 63 | 36 | 26 | .581 | 5 | Player/Manager |
| 2 | 1934 | St. Louis Cardinals | NL | 154 | 95 | 58 | .621 | 1 | WS Champs Player/Manager | |
| 3 | 1935 | St. Louis Cardinals | NL | 154 | 96 | 58 | .623 | 2 | Player/Manager | |
| 4 | 1936 | St. Louis Cardinals | NL | 155 | 87 | 67 | .565 | 2 | Player/Manager | |
| 5 | 1937 | St. Louis Cardinals | NL | 157 | 81 | 73 | .526 | 4 | Player/Manager | |
| 6 | 1938 | St. Louis Cardinals | NL | 1st of 2 | 139 | 63 | 72 | .467 | 6 | |
| 7 | 1940 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 156 | 78 | 76 | .506 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 1941 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 156 | 81 | 73 | .526 | 4 | ||
| 9 | 1942 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 151 | 66 | 81 | .449 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 1943 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 157 | 80 | 74 | .519 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 1944 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 158 | 90 | 63 | .588 | 2 | ||
| 12 | 1945 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 155 | 82 | 72 | .532 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 1946 | Pittsburgh Pirates | NL | 1st of 2 | 152 | 62 | 89 | .411 | 7 | |
| 14 | 1949 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 2nd of 2 | 104 | 42 | 62 | .404 | 8 | |
| 15 | 1950 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 154 | 64 | 89 | .418 | 7 | ||
| 16 | 1951 | Chicago Cubs | NL | 1st of 2 | 81 | 35 | 45 | .438 | 8 | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 6 years | 822 | 458 | 354 | .564 | 3.3 | 1 Pennant and 1 World Series Title | |||
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 7 years | 1085 | 539 | 528 | .505 | 4.3 | ||||
| Chicago Cubs | 3 years | 339 | 141 | 196 | .418 | 7.7 | ||||
| Total | 16 years | 2246 | 1138 | 1078 | .514 | 4.6 | 1 Pennant and 1 World Series Title |