About Frank Whitney
Lived 1856 – 1943 (aged 87). Frank Whitney was an American baseball player.
Frank Thomas Whitney (February 18, 1856 – October 30, 1943), nicknamed "Jumbo," was an American Major League Baseball player. He played outfield for the 1876 Boston Red Caps. His younger brother, Art Whitney, was also a professional baseball player. At the time of his death he had been the last living player from the 1876 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Whitney?
American baseball player (1856-1943)
When was Frank Whitney born?
Frank Whitney was born on 18 February 1856 in Brockton.
When did Frank Whitney die?
Frank Whitney died on 30 October 1943 in Baltimore.
What was Frank Whitney's occupation?
Frank Whitney was a baseball player.
What nationality was Frank Whitney?
Frank Whitney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Whitney (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Whitney. https://biography.guide/frank-whitney/
MLA: "Frank Whitney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-whitney/.
Chicago: "Frank Whitney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frank-whitney/.
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