Danny Frisella Positions: Pitcher Bats: L Throws: R Height: 72 Weight: 185 Born: Monday, March 04, 1946 in San Francisco, CA USA Died: January 1, 1977 in Phoenix, AZ USA Debut: 7/27/1967 Last Game: 9/23/1976 Full Name: Daniel Vincent Frisella Notable Events and Chronology for Career Biography The swarthy forkballer won 8 and…
On January 1, 1977, Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Danny Frisella is killed in a dune buggy accident when his vehicle went out of control, overturned, and crushed him near Phoenix, Arizona. Danny was just 30 years old and left behind his wife and three-year old son. Nicknamed “Bear,” the 30-year-old Frisella had pitched…
The Braves trade southpaw George Stone and second baseman Felix Milan to the Mets for hurlers Danny Frisella and Gary Gentry, who will combine to win just nine games for Atlanta over the next three seasons. New York’s acquisitions will play key roles in the team’s success next season when their recently acquired infielder hits .290, and their new left-hander posts a 12-3 record along with an ERA of 2.80 for the National League champions.
Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets also acquire veteran outfielder Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000.
At the Astrodome, New York Mets pitcher Nolan Ryan earns the first of his 324 major league victories. The 21-year-old right-hander hurls six and two-thirds innings of three-hit, shutout baseball to lead the Mets over the Houston Astros, 4 – 0. Danny Frisella takes the save in 2 1/3 innings of relief. Tommie Agee goes 2 for 3 with two runs and Art Shamsky 2 for 3 with two RBI. Larry Dierker is the losing pitcher.
The 1965 Alaska Goldpanners. The only notable player is Dan Frisella who played in the majors from 1967-76, mostly with the Mets and Braves. Sadly his life was cut short on New Years Day 1977 at age 31. Dan is second from the right side.
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