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Frank Chance

Vital Statistics:

Born: Sept. 9, 1877 in Fresno, Calif.

Died: Sept. 15, 1924

Teams: Chicago Cubs (1898-1912), New York Yankees (1913-14)

Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1946

Batted: Right

Threw: Right

Primary position: First baseman

Career Highlights:
  • Best known as the first baseman in the Tinker to Evans to Chance poem, he was a successful player/manager for the Cubs, leading the team to a 116-36 record in 1906 and winning World Series in 1907 and 1908.


  • His .664 winning percentage as manager is the best in Cubs history.
  • A .296 lifetime hitter in 17 seasons.

After Retirement:
  • Owned and managed the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League team in 1916-17. He also worked in the front office of the Boston Red Sox in 1923 before his death in 1924.
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