2nd Baseman
2nd Baseman
Games
Birth year
"If I needed one player to do the job of winning the game I needed to win, that player would be Frank Frisch." – Joe McCarthy
Frankie Frisch was a collegiate sports superstar, playing for Fordham University's baseball, basketball, football and track teams. His remarkable speed would earn him the nickname "Fordham Flash." Frisch would not finish his undergraduate career at Fordham, however, instead choosing to sign a contract with the New York Giants in 1919.
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Umpire
Umpire
Games
Birth year
Respected for his remarkable ability to “call ’em right,” umpire Bill McGowan developed a reputation for integrity and accuracy that earned him the nickname “No. 1.”
McGowan introduced flamboyant gestures behind the plate that captured the attention of players and fans alike. His enthusiasm never waned over his 30 years in the American League, including a string of 2,541 consecutive games in which McGowan did not miss a single inning on the diamond.
While he was known for his fiery personality, McGowan rarely went over the line in his interactions with players.
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3rd Baseman
3rd Baseman
Games
Birth year
“Judy could do all that is required to make up a sterling third baseman and do it better than the rest of the field. [He] …hit the ball hard to all corners of the lot. Slight of build, this Hilldale luminary was a fielding gem, whose breathtaking plays on bunts and hard smashes are treasured among many fans memoirs.” – Lloyd Thompson
Considered one of the best third basemen to play in the Negro Leagues, William “Judy” Johnson was a slick-fielding clutch performer, and later a manager, scout and coach.
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