Frank Bolling

American baseball second baseman, All-Star

Frank Bolling - American baseball second baseman, All-Star
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

July 11th, 2020
5 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1964. Primarily associated with the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Braves, contributed to team successes during his career. Selected to the All-Star team in 1964. Known for strong defensive skills and consistent batting.

Selected to the 1964 MLB All-Star Game

Played for the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Braves

Achieved a .253 career batting average

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