Frank Malzone
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| Born: | February 28, 1930 |
| Birthplace: | Bronx, New York |
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| Height: | 5' 10" |
| Weight: | 180 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1947: Amateur Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
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| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | California Angels 1966 |
| Years with Boston: | 1955 - 1965 |
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Overall Career
Frank James Malzone (born February 28, 1930 in Bronx, NY), was a 3rd baseman for the Sox from 1955 to 1965. Finished his career with the Angels playing a partial season in 1966. Was elected in the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 1995, and continues to work as an advisor to the Red Sox front office.
Awards
- 3-time Major League Gold Glove Winner (1957/ML, 1958/AL & 1959/AL)
- 6-time American League All-Star (1957-1960, 1963 & 1964)
Moment in the Sun
- In 1957 Frank was the first player to lead the league in the categories of putouts, assists, games played, double plays and fielding %.
- August 3rd, 1959, second All Star game, Los Angeles Coliseum -- In the 2nd inning Frank lofts one over the high screen in left for the AL's first run en route to a 5-3 win over the NL.
Trivia
- Ended his career with .274 lifetime batting average, 728 RBIs, 133 Homeruns, 647 runs, 239 doubles, 21 triples.
- Frank had more lifetime hits than Johnny Pesky: 1,486 to 1,455.
Transactions
- Before 1947 Season: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- November 30, 1965: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
- November 30, 1965: Signed as a Free Agent with the California Angels.
- October 18, 1966: Released by the California Angels.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
