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But in his time, John Franklin “Home Run” Baker – author of 96 big league round trippers – was the symbol of power on the diamond. And more than 100 years after earning his nickname, Baker remains a part of baseball lore.
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- Meridian, MS, United States
- October 29, 1946
John Franklin " Home Run " Baker (March 13, 1886 – June 28, 1963) was an American professional baseball player. A third baseman, Baker played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1922 for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Yankees.
Jan 4, 2012 · In an era characterized by urbanization and rapid industrial growth, Frank “Home Run” Baker epitomized the rustic virtues that were becoming essential to baseball’s emerging bucolic mythology.
Oct 31, 2005 · John Franklin Baker was a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Athletics ( 1908 - 1914) and New York Yankees ( 1916 - 1919, 1921 - 1922 ). Frank, his nickname at the start of his career, became better known as Home Run, after leading the American League in home runs in 1911 (11), 1912 (10), 1913 (12), and 1914 (9).
- John Franklin Baker
- 03-13-1886 (Pisces)
- Trappe, Maryland
- Home Run
In the dead ball era Frank Baker carved out his place in baseball history as the game's first known slugger by becoming synonymous with the facet of the game that has become baseball's most identifiable feat: the homerun.
May 24, 2000 · Frank Baker started in major league baseball as one of those raw country lads so endearing to sports writers of his era, and retired a gentleman farmer.
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