Frankie Frisch was a Major League Baseball player and manager born in the late 19th century. He was known as "The Fordham Flash" for his speed and agility on the field. Frisch was an all-around player and an exceptional fielder at second base. He was also a talented hitter, finishing his career with a .316 batting average, 2,880 hits, and 485 stolen bases.

Frisch played most of his career with the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. He was named to the National League All-Star team eight times and was twice voted Most Valuable Player. He was also a two-time World Series champion with the Giants in 1921 and 1922.

Frisch retired from playing in 1937 and began his managerial career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He managed the Pirates from 1933 to 1938 and the Chicago Cubs from 1942 to 1945. He led the Pirates to the playoffs in 1938 and the Cubs to the World Series in 1945.

Frisch was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947. He was a pioneer in the use of defensive shifts and his strategy of having the third baseman move to the right side of second base to cut off the hit-and-run play is still used today.

Frisch was a great all-around player and manager who was ahead of his time. He was a great strategist and his tactics are still being used in the game today. He will forever be remembered as one of the greatest infielders and managers in Major League history.

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