Frank Chance

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Frank Chance

Inducted:
1946

Frank Chance MLB Hall of Fame

Personal Details

6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)

Born:
September 9, 1877
Salida, California, U.S.

Died:
September 15, 1924
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Position: 
First baseman

College:
University of California

Frank Leroy Chance, known as "The Peerless Leader," was a cornerstone of the Chicago Cubs' dynasty in the early 1900s. Born on September 9, 1877, in Salida, California, Chance began his Major League career with the Chicago Orphans (later the Cubs) in 1898.

Initially a catcher and outfielder, he transitioned to first base in 1902, forming the legendary double-play combination "Tinker to Evers to Chance." As a player-manager from 1905 to 1912, he led the Cubs to four National League pennants and two World Series championships (1907, 1908).

Under his leadership, the 1906 Cubs set a Major League record with 116 wins. Chance's managerial acumen was matched by his playing prowess, boasting a .296 batting average and 403 stolen bases over his career. After stints managing the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, his career was cut short due to health issues.

Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946, Chance's legacy endures as a symbol of leadership and excellence in baseball history.

Chance's Awards and Records

  • 2× World Series champion (1907, 1908)
  • 2× NL stolen base leader (1903, 1906)
  • NL runs scored leader (1906)
  • Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame
  • 4× National League Pennant Winner (1906, 1907, 1908, 1910)
  • National League Runs Scored Leader (1906)
  • Managed Cubs to MLB-record 116 wins in 1906
  • Formed legendary "Tinker to Evers to Chance" double-play trio
  • Nicknamed "The Peerless Leader" for his leadership qualities
  • Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame (1946)
  • Inducted into the Fresno County Athletic Hall of Fame (1959)

MLB Teams:

Chicago Orphans / Cubs (1898–1912)
New York Yankees (1913–1914)

MLB Stats

Games Played:
1,288
At Bats:
4,299
Hits:
1,274
Batting Average:
.296
Home Runs:
20
Runs Batted In (RBI):
596
Runs Scored:
798
Doubles:
200
Triples:
79
Stolen Bases:
403
On-Base Percentage:
.394
Slugging Percentage:
.394
OPS (On-base Plus Slugging):
.788