Frank Rooney

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Given name: Frank Rooney
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Firstbase
Hght/Wght: 5'11" / 170 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / L
Born: Oct 12, 1884 in Podebrady, Central BohemiaCZ
Died: Apr 6, 1977 in Bessemer, MI (92 years old)
Debut: Apr 18, 1914

Frank Rooney (born Frank Rovny; October 12, 1884 – April 6, 1977) was an Austro-Hungarian Major League Baseball infielder. He played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers during the 1914 season. He was the first Czech player to homerun in the major leagues.

He is buried in Hurley, Wisconsin.