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Ford Christopher Frick (December 19, 1894 – April 8, 1978) was an American sportswriter and baseball executive. After working as a teacher and as a sportswriter for the New York American, he served as public relations director of the National League (NL) and then as the league's president from 1934 to 1951.
Ford Frick was an American baseball journalist and executive who was instrumental in the founding of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. Between 1923 and 1934, Frick covered the New York Yankees for the New York Evening Journal, and in 1930 he also began to work as a radio announcer.
Apr 10, 1978 · Ford C. Frick, who presided. over revolutionary era in baseball as an unflappable commissioner from 1951 to 1965, died Saturday night at the age of 83 at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, N.Y.
Oct 10, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Ford Frick, the commissioner who presided over baseball during the integration era and founded the Hall of Fame. Read about his background, achievements, controversies, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
Ford C. Frick became the third Commissioner of Baseball when he was unanimously elected by the 16 club owners on September 20, 1951. He had served 17 years as National League President and would serve 14 more as Commissioner.
Apr 11, 1978 · Ford, 83, died Saturday night in Bronxville, N.Y., where he had been living in retirement. He was a good man but will be remembered chiefly as a reluctant leader. As league...
Apr 9, 1978 · BRONXVILLE, N.Y., April 8 (AP)—Ford C. Frick, commissioner of baseball from 1951 through 1965, died today after month‐long stay at Lawrence Hospital. He was 83 years old.
