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Ford Christopher Frick (December 19, 1894 – April 8, 1978) was an American sportswriter and baseball executive. After working as a teacher and as a sportswriter for the New York American, he served as public relations director of the National League (NL) and then as the league's president from 1934 to 1951.
Ford C. Frick became the third Commissioner of Baseball when he was unanimously elected by the 16 club owners on September 20, 1951. He had served 17 years as National League President and would serve 14 more as Commissioner.
10. Okt. 2018 · Commissioner Ford C. Frick presided over 14 of the most turbulent years in the game’s history: the first franchise moves in half a century, expansion of the major leagues, the near-death of the minors, growing unrest among players, the rise of television, and the exploding popularity of football.
9. Apr. 1978 · Ford Christopher Frick had a boyhood ambition to emulate his baseball idol of the time, Adrian Constantine (Cap) Anson, of the Chicago Nationals, and become major league first...
24. Jan. 2017 · The first biography of Noble County native Ford Christopher Frick, who played a key role in baseball history for more than three decades, has just been published. But another researcher...
Ford Christopher Frick. Born: Dec. 19, 1894, Wawaka, Ind., U.S. Died: April 8, 1978, Bronxville, N.Y., U.S. (aged 83) Founder: Baseball Hall of Fame. Awards And Honors: Baseball Hall of Fame (1970)