Frank Bancroft
Career Overview

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Frank Bancroft was a prominent figure in the early days of professional baseball. He began his career as a player in the 1860s, but it was as a manager and executive that he made his mark on the game. Bancroft managed several teams in the National League, including the Providence Grays, the Boston Beaneaters, and the Cincinnati Reds. He was

Frank Bancroft was a prominent figure in the early days of professional baseball. He began his career as a player in the 1860s, but it was as a manager and executive that he made his mark on the game. Bancroft managed several teams in the National League, including the Providence Grays, the Boston Beaneaters, and the Cincinnati Reds. He was

Career Coaching Record

NL 1880-1889

Win-Loss

340–297

Win %

.534

Championships

1

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Career Timeline

1880

Worcester Ruby Legs (NL)

Manager

1881-1882

Detroit Wolverines (NL)

Manager

1883

Cleveland Blues (NL)

Manager

1884-1885

Providence Grays (NL)

Manager

1887

Philadelphia Athletics (AA)

Manager

1889

Indianapolis Hoosiers (NL)

Manager

1902

Cincinnati Reds (MLB)

Manager

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