Frankie Crosetti
Baseball player and coach with Yankees
Born
October 4th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
February 11th, 2002
23 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a shortstop for the New York Yankees from 1932 to 1948, contributing to seven World Series championships. Transitioned into coaching and served various roles within the Yankees organization for several years. Crosetti was also known for his durability and ability to play through injuries, gaining respect from his teammates and coaches. After retiring as a player, he remained involved in baseball, fostering new talent in the sport.
Contributed to seven World Series titles
Played shortstop for the New York Yankees
Served as a coach for multiple seasons
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