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Big Steve has spent most of his career as a first baseman, but seems to be strictly an outfielder now - although that could change. He was in 89 games for the 1953 edition of the Detroit Tigers and hit .302. Had 84 hits and drove in 46 runs. He's been in pro ball since 1939. Steve began in the Yankee organization and came up through their chain to the parent club in 1946. This was after he left the service. Was in 47 games that year and hit .302. His nickname is "Bud."
Players and fans alike were happy to see Frank make a comeback with the Yankees in 1951. In 1947, his rookie year, "Spec" won 14 against 5 losses during the season, and then went on to win 2 World Series games. Plagued by arm trouble after '47, he had a 9-10 mark in '48 and was sent to Newark in the middle of '49. In '50, Frank pitched for Kansas City. A War Veteran, he started in pro ball in 1940. Pictured in a Yankee uniform, he was traded to the Senators in May, 1952.
Reached base six times, scoring three times, and driving in five runs for Triple-A Columbus. One hit was a 437-foot HR. Singled in first MLB AB, 5-16-23.
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