About Red McDermott
Lived 1888 – 1964 (aged 75). Red McDermott was an American baseball player.
Frank A. "Red" McDermott (November 12, 1888 – September 11, 1964) was an American Major League Baseball left fielder who played in five games for the Detroit Tigers in .
As opposed to his short major league career, he had a long minor league career spanning 16 seasons and 26 years. He began his professional career in 1908 with the Fort Wayne Billikens of the Central League. With the exception of the 1918 season he played continuously through 1923, his last team being the Chambersburg Maroons of the Blue Ridge League. He then retired, only to return for a single season with the 1934 Dayton Ducks of the Middle Atlantic League.
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Who was Red McDermott?
American baseball player (1888-1964)
When was Red McDermott born?
Red McDermott was born on 12 November 1888 in Philadelphia.
When did Red McDermott die?
Red McDermott died on 11 September 1964 in Philadelphia.
What was Red McDermott's occupation?
Red McDermott was a baseball player.
What nationality was Red McDermott?
Red McDermott was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Red McDermott. https://biography.guide/red-mcdermott/
MLA: "Red McDermott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-mcdermott/.
Chicago: "Red McDermott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/red-mcdermott/.
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