- Search Frankie Frisch Frankie Frisch Frank Francis Frisch Born: September 9, 1898, Bronx, New York Died: March 12, 1973, Wilmington, Delaware Bats: both Throws: right Elected to Hall of Fame by BBWAA: 1947 136 votes of 161 ballots cast: 84.47% The Fordham Flash, an all-around athlete who jumped directly from college to the New York Giants, played on eight pennant-winners in 19 big league ...www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/frisch_frankie.htm