Silver Flint
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Frank Sylvester Flint was a Major League catcher in the 19th century. He began his career at age 19 with the St. Louis Red Stockings of the National Association
and he played one year for the Indianapolis Blues
before joining the Chicago White Stockings
in 1879
, where he would remain for the rest of his playing career, eleven seasons almost exclusively as a catcher
.
In his first season with the White Stockings, Flint and Cap Anson split duties piloting the team, which finished 5-12 under Flint and 41-21 under Anson. That was Flint's only opportunity as field manager.
Unfortunately, he was also known as a drinker, and in 1892, he died in Chicago at age 36.
National Association of Professional Base Ball Players
The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players , or simply the National Association , was founded in 1871 and continued through the 1875 season...
and he played one year for the Indianapolis Blues
Indianapolis Blues
The Indianapolis Blues were a baseball team in the National League only during the 1878 season and finished fifth in the six-team league with a 24-36 record. They were managed by outfielder/first baseman/catcher John Clapp, and played their home games at South Street Park.Their top-hitting regular...
before joining the Chicago White Stockings
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in 1879
1879 in baseball
-Champions:*National League: Providence GraysNational Association: Albany Blue StockingsNorthwest League: Dubuque RabbitsInter-league playoff: Providence Grays def. Albany Blues , 2 games to 0.-National League final standings:-Statistical leaders:...
, where he would remain for the rest of his playing career, eleven seasons almost exclusively as a catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
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In his first season with the White Stockings, Flint and Cap Anson split duties piloting the team, which finished 5-12 under Flint and 41-21 under Anson. That was Flint's only opportunity as field manager.
Unfortunately, he was also known as a drinker, and in 1892, he died in Chicago at age 36.