About Frank McManus
Lived 1875 – 1923 (aged 47). Frank McManus was an American baseball player.
Francis E. McManus (September 21, 1875 – September 1, 1923) was an American professional baseball player who played catcher from 1899 to 1904.
McManus was found dead in an inn in Syracuse in September 1923. The proprietor, bartender and janitor were detained for questioning in connection with the death which police were investigating as a murder. The proprietor and janitor reportedly told police that McManus claimed to have been poisoned by a woman. However, an autopsy revealed that he had suffered a fractured skull.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank McManus?
American baseball player (1875-1923)
When was Frank McManus born?
Frank McManus was born on 21 September 1875 in Lawrence.
When did Frank McManus die?
Frank McManus died on 1 September 1923 in Syracuse.
What was Frank McManus's occupation?
Frank McManus was a baseball player.
What nationality was Frank McManus?
Frank McManus was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank McManus (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank McManus. https://biography.guide/frank-mcmanus-baseball-player/
MLA: "Frank McManus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-mcmanus-baseball-player/.
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