Frank Makosky
| Frank Makosky | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 20, 1910 Boonton, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| Died: January 10, 1987 (aged 76) Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 30, 1937, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1937, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–2 |
| Earned run average | 4.97 |
| Strikeouts | 27 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Frank Makosky (January 20, 1910 – January 10, 1987) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Makosky played for the New York Yankees in 1937. In 26 career games, he had a 5–2 record, with a 4.97 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Born and raised in Boonton, New Jersey, Makosky attended Boonton High School, where he earned varsity letters in baseball, basketball and football, as well as track.[1] He played for the school's baseball team (with James P. Vreeland as a teammate) which had an undefeated season in 1927. A graduate of the class of 1930, he was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1996.[2]
Makosky died in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
References
- ^ Cieradkowski, Gary Joseph. "Frank 'Dins' Makosky: The Johnny Appleseed of the Forkball", StudioGaryC.com, April 4, 2022. Accessed February 24, 2026. "Frank Makosky had grown up in Boonton, New Jersey, just about thirty miles from Yankee Stadium.... At Boonton High, Makosky let his athletic prowess do his talking. He played varsity baseball, basketball, track, and football, earning 16 letters by the time he graduated."
- ^ Rosenthal, Peter (November 4, 1996). "Boonton High alumni picks 43 for Hall of Fame". Daily Record. p. 3. Retrieved January 22, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac