Frank Rooney (born ''Frank Rovny'', 1884–1977) was an
Austro-Hungarian Major League Baseball
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infielder. He played for the
Indianapolis Hoosiers Indianapolis Hoosiers was the name of three major league and at least three minor league baseball clubs based in Indianapolis.
* Indianapolis Hoosiers (American Association), which played in 1884
* Indianapolis Hoosiers (National League), which pla ...
during the season. He was the first Czech player to homer in the major leagues.
He is buried in
Hurley, Wisconsin
Hurley is a city in and the county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,547 at the 2010 census. It is located directly across the Montreal River from Ironwood, Michigan.
History
Hurley is located on the Montrea ...
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Major League Baseball infielders
Indianapolis Hoosiers players
Major League Baseball players from Austria-Hungary
1884 births
1977 deaths
Oshkosh Indians players
Cleveland Green Sox players
Peterborough Petes (baseball) players
Ottawa Senators (baseball) players
Hanover Raiders players
Fort Wayne Chiefs players
Portsmouth Truckers players
Fort Smith Twins players
Alexandria Reds players
Burials in Wisconsin
People from Poděbrady
Emigrants from Austria-Hungary to the United States
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