Francis E. McManus (September 21, 1875 – September 1, 1923) was a professional baseball player who played catcher from 1899 to 1904.
| Frank McManus | |
|---|---|
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| Catcher | |
| Born: September 23, 1875 Lawrence, Massachusetts | |
| Died: September 1, 1923 (aged 48) Syracuse, New York | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 14, 1899, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 8, 1904, for the New York Highlanders | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .229 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Runs batted in | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
McManus was found dead in an inn in Syracuse in September 1923. The proprietor, bartender and janitor were detained for questioning in connection with the death which police were investigating as a murder.[1][2] The proprietor and janitor reportedly told police that McManus claimed to have been poisoned by a woman.[2] However, an autopsy revealed that he had suffered a fractured skull.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b "McManus, Slain In Syracuse, To Be Brought Here For Burial". The Lewiston Daily Sun. September 4, 1923. p. 1. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Old Time Ball Player Slain in Syracuse". The Times Record. September 4, 1923. p. 8. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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