Herman Franks
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Herman Franks was a prominent figure in American baseball, both as a player and a manager. His career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. Franks began his professional baseball career as a catcher, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Athletics, and New York Giants. His playing career was interrupted by World War

Herman Franks was a prominent figure in American baseball, both as a player and a manager. His career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the sport. Franks began his professional baseball career as a catcher, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, Brooklyn Dodgers, Philadelphia Athletics, and New York Giants. His playing career was interrupted by World War

Career Coaching Record

MLB 1965-1979

Win-Loss

605–521

Win %

.537

Championships

0

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Career Timeline

1939

St. Louis Cardinals (NL)

Player

1940-1941

Brooklyn Dodgers (NL)

Player

1947-1948

Philadelphia Athletics (AL)

Player

1949

New York Giants (NL)

Player

1965-1968

San Francisco Giants (MLB)

Manager

1977-1979

Chicago Cubs (MLB)

Manager

1981

Chicago Cubs (MLB)

General Manager

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