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Frankie Austin

1917 – 1960

Negro League Baseball player

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About Frankie Austin

Lived 1917 – 1960 (aged 42). Frankie Austin was an American baseball player.

Frank Samuel "Pee Wee" Austin (May 22, 1917 – January 15, 1960) was a Panamanian professional baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues.

Austin played professionally from 1944 to 1956, playing with the Philadelphia Stars of the Negro National League from 1944 to 1948. He played in the 1945 East-West All-Star Game. Austin played in the International League in 1949, and the Pacific Coast League from 1949 to 1956. Although he never played in the Major Leagues, Austin was one of the first two black players to play for the New York Yankees organization in 1949 along with Luis Marquez.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frankie Austin?

Negro League Baseball player (1917-1960)

When was Frankie Austin born?

Frankie Austin was born on 22 May 1917 in Panama Canal Zone.

When did Frankie Austin die?

Frankie Austin died on 15 January 1960 in Panama City.

What was Frankie Austin's occupation?

Frankie Austin was a baseball player.

What nationality was Frankie Austin?

Frankie Austin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frankie Austin

· Wikidata: Q5490910

· DBpedia: Frankie Austin

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