- Born
- Died
- Birth nameFrank Leroy Chance
- Nicknames
- The Peerless Leader
- Husk
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Frank Chance was born on September 9, 1877 in Fresno, California, USA. He was married to Edythe L. Chance. He died on September 15, 1924 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseEdythe L. Chance(? - September 15, 1924) (his death)
- Managed the Chicago Cubs (1905-1912), New York Yankees (1913, 1914) and Boston Red Sox (1923). He won four pennants (1906, 1907, 1908 and 1910) and two World Series (1907, 1908).
- Chicago Cubs Career Stolen Base Leader(400).
- Made major league debut on 29 April 1898.
- Initially a catcher, then first baseman with the Chicago Cubs (1898-1912) and New York Yankees (1913-1914).
- First baseman for the Chicago Cub's famous double play team of the early 20th century immortalized by Franklin P. Adams' poem as "Tinker to Evers to Chance."
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