My Great Uncle!
Frank J. (Skeeter) Scalzi Born in Laferty,Ohio.
Graduated University of
Alabama, Roomed with Mel Allen, all time great Yankee
Broadcaster, and
formed lifetime friendship with immortal BearBryant.
The
fiery 5'6'' shortstop, in his second pro season at
Springfield,Ohio, led
middle Atlantic League with . 377 average, amazing 42
doubles,34 HR's and
355
total bases. Declared free agent by commissioner Landis
afterl939
contract
mishandling by Cleveland, got only major league chance
hitting .333 in 11
games with l939 N.Y.Giants. After 3 years in navy, began
14 yearmanaging
career that brought him to Portsmouth in l949. Won
pennant therein l950 and
with Norfolk in l954. Cagey maneuvers and flamboyant
style madehim all
time
tidewater favorite. Headed for top with White Sox
Chain(1956-60) when
crippling auto crash ended his career.
Email:
bshsgolfer99@yahoo.com&his brother's
email
