Frankie Pytlak

Frank Anthony Pytlak

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 7½", Weight 160 lb.
• High School Masten Park High School
• Debut April 22, 1932
• Final Game April 25, 1946
• Born July 30, 1908 in Buffalo, NY USA
• Died May 8, 1977 in Buffalo, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Frank Pytlak entered the Navy in April 1942 and was discharged in September 1945, missing nearly four seasons while serving during World War II. He later coached high school baseball and worked in a sporting goods store.

He is remembered as the catcher for Bob Feller's game in 1938 when Feller recorded 18 strikeouts.

Related Sites

• Frankie Pytlak at the SABR Bio Project