Frank Gilhooley


Francis Patrick "Frank" Gilhooley Sr. was an outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mostly as a right fielder from through for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Listed at, 155 lb., Gilhooley batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Early life

He was born in Toledo, Ohio and attended Central Catholic High School.

Professional career

In a nine-season career, Gilhooley was a.271 hitter with two home runs and 58 RBI in 312 games, including 142 runs, 30 doubles 10 triples, 37 stolen bases, and a.357 on-base percentage. His most productive season came with the 1918 Yankees, when he appeared in a career-high 112 games while hitting.276 with 23 RBI, 59 runs and 19 extrabases, also career-numbers.
As an oufielder, Gilhooley played 285 games at right field, left and center, recording a collective.957 fielding percentage.
He was later the player-manager of the Jersey City Skeeters in the International League in 1928 and 1929.

Personal life

He married Mae Casey in 1917, and had 3 children, Mary Irene, Mary Frances and Frank Jr. Frank Jr. announced for the Toledo Mud Hens and was also the sports director at WTVG-TV, Channel 13, until 1986.
Gilhooley died in his homeland of Toledo, Ohio, at age 67.