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Frankie Zak Stats & Facts

Bypittsburgh February 22, 1922February 3, 2024

Frankie Zak Positions: Shortstop and Pinch Runner Bats: Right • Throws: Right 5-10, 150lb (178cm, 68kg) Born: February 22, 1922 in Passaic, NJ Died: February 6, 1972 in Passaic, NJ Buried: St. Michael Cemetery, South Hackensack, NJ Debut: April 21, 1944 (9,682nd in major league history) vs. CIN 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: June 10, 1946 vs. BSN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Full…

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Bill “Pickles” Dillhoefer dies from typhoid-pneumonia at the age of 26

ByThis Day in Baseball February 22, 1922September 24, 2019

On February 22, 1922, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Bill “Pickles” Dillhoefer dies from typhoid-pneumonia at the age of 26. Dillhoefer, who had shared catching duties with the Cardinals for the past three seasons, was a popular player with fans because of his hustle on the playing field.

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Day: February 22, 1922

Frankie Zak Stats & Facts

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Bill “Pickles” Dillhoefer dies from typhoid-pneumonia at the age of 26

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