Frank Bowes

Francis M. Bowes

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 160 lb.

• Debut April 17, 1890
• Final Game August 25, 1890
• Born 1865 in Bath, NY USA
• Died January 21, 1895 in New York, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Frank Bowes was the most frequently utilized backup on the Brooklyn Gladiators in 1890. He appeared in 61 games (with 240 plate appearances), playing every single position except pitcher and second base. He was most frequently at catcher. In 1887, Sporting Life carried a note that he broke his arm while pitching a curve on behalf of the Flushing team.

Bowes was born in Bath, NY, in upstate New York. He died at age 30 after being shot during a quarrel.

Related Sites

• Frank Bowes at the SABR Bio Project