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Hall of Fame member Frankie Frisch dies in Wilmington, Delaware, at the age of 74

March 12th, 1973

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March 12, 1973, Frankie Frisch, 12-Mar

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On March 12, 1973 — Hall of Fame member Frankie Frisch dies in Wilmington, Delaware, at the age of 74. Frisch was a winner. He played in 50 World Series games and won four World Series rings. He managed the Cardinals to a world title and a .564 winning percentage over parts of six seasons. He was a solid fielder, and a pesky hitter with great speed. To a generation of modern fans however, he’s the guy who voted all his buddies into the Hall of Fame. His value as a player can be summed up by the fact that he was traded for Rogers Hornsby in his prime, and not too many people thought it was a lopsided deal. In the September 25, 1946 issue of The Sporting News, Frisch the manager is described this way:

“Frisch, well liked off the field, is a demon when a game is going on. Even his own players shudder at his tirades.”

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