About Strick Shofner
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 79). Strick Shofner was an American baseball player.
Frank Strickland Shofner (July 23, 1919 – October 10, 1998) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 10.5", 187 lb.; he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
A native of Crawford, Texas, Shofner played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. In five games, he was a .154 hitter (2-for-13) with one run and one triple without home runs or RBI.
At the end of the season, Shofner was sent by Boston along with pitcher Tommy Fine to Triple-A San Francisco Seals in exchange for utility player Neill Sheridan.
Shofner died in Waco, Texas, at the age of 79.
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Who was Strick Shofner?
American baseball player (1919–1998)
When was Strick Shofner born?
Strick Shofner was born on 23 July 1919 in Crawford.
When did Strick Shofner die?
Strick Shofner died on 10 October 1998 in Crawford.
What was Strick Shofner's occupation?
Strick Shofner was a baseball player.
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Strick Shofner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Strick Shofner. https://biography.guide/strick-shofner/
MLA: "Strick Shofner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/strick-shofner/.
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