Fritz Ackley

Florian Frederick Ackley

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 202 lb.
• High School Hayward (WI) High School
• Debut September 21, 1963
• Final Game May 9, 1964
• Born April 10, 1937 in Hayward, WI USA
• Died May 22, 2002 in Duluth, MN USA

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Biographical Information

Fritz Ackley pitched briefly during two seasons in the majors. He had an impressive 2.08 ERA in 13 innings for the Chicago White Sox in 1963. He had one win as a big leaguer, on September 27, 1963 against the Washington Senators. He pitched 7 solid innings, giving up 2 hits, an earned run, walking 4 and striking out 7. The White Sox won, 7-1, with Hoyt Wilhelm earning a save. Ackley may be best known as the other player on Steve Carlton's Topps rookie card; he was 7 1/2 years older than Lefty. During his career, Fritz primarily wore number 18. During 13 seasons in the minors, he won 95 games. He was a member of the Lincoln Chiefs in 1959.

Notable Achievements

• 1963 Pitcher of the Year International League Indianapolis Indians

Related Sites

• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fritz Ackley