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Frank Whitman

1924 – 1994

American baseball player

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About Frank Whitman

Lived 1924 – 1994 (aged 69). Frank Whitman was an American baseball player.

Walter Franklin Whitman (August 15, 1924 – February 6, 1994) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox in parts of two seasons. Hooker, as he was dubbed, appeared in 20 games for the Sox in their 1946 and 1948 seasons.

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Birth century
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Education
Cornell University
Also known as
Walter Franklin Whitman

People in Frank Whitman's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Whitman?

American baseball player

When was Frank Whitman born?

Frank Whitman was born on 15 August 1924 in Marengo.

When did Frank Whitman die?

Frank Whitman died on 6 February 1994 in Maryville.

What was Frank Whitman's occupation?

Frank Whitman was a baseball player.

What nationality was Frank Whitman?

Frank Whitman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Whitman

· Wikidata: Q5490339

· DBpedia: Frank Whitman (baseball)

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