Frank Quilici

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Francis Ralph Quilici (born May 11, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Major League infielder and manager with a five year playing career and a four year managing career. He played for the Minnesota Twins of the American League in 1965 and then 1967-1970. He attended Loras College and Western Michigan University.

He played all infield positions at one time or another, but mostly was a utility second baseman and third baseman. He managed the Twins from 1972 to 1975 compiling a record of 280-287 (.494). He had replaced Bill Rigney as Twins manager. Gene Mauch came after him.

In the 1965 World Series, Quilici had two hits in one inning, tying a record, off Hall-of-Famer Don Drysdale during a win in Game 1 for the Twins. The Twins would end up losing the series, 4-3, to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In his playing career, he batted .214 with 5 home runs and 53 RBIs. He had 146 career hits in 682 at bats.

Preceded by Bill Rigney

Minnesota Twins Manager 1972-1975

Succeeded by Gene Mauch

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• Baseball Reference