About Frank Cox
Lived 1857 – 1928 (aged 70). Frank Cox was an American baseball player.
Francis Bernard Cox (August 29, 1857 – June 24, 1928), also known as "Runt", he made his major league debut on August 13, 1884, with the Detroit Wolverines. He appeared in 27 games at the shortstop position for Detroit, while compiling a .127 batting average. His final major league game was on September 29, 1884.
Cox continued to play in the minor leagues for another several years through the 1891 season. His minor league career included stints with teams in New Britain, Connecticut (1885 and 1891), Waterbury, Connecticut (1885), Lawrence, Massachusetts (1886), Bridgeport, Connecticut (1887), Scranton, Pennsylvania (1887), and Utica, New York (1887). He died in 1928 at age 70 in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Cox?
American baseball player (1857-1928)
When was Frank Cox born?
Frank Cox was born on 29 August 1857 in Waltham.
When did Frank Cox die?
Frank Cox died on 24 June 1928 in Hartford.
What was Frank Cox's occupation?
Frank Cox was a baseball player.
What nationality was Frank Cox?
Frank Cox was American.
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MLA: "Frank Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-cox-baseball-player/.
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