Jimmy Francoline
James J. Francoline Sr.
Born: October 31, 1917
Hartford, CT US
Deceased: June 8, 2012
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 2B, 3B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 165
Career: 1935-1952
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Jimmy Francoline compiled a career batting average of .263 with 69 home runs and 156 RBI in his 1086-game career with the Greensburg Red Wings, New Iberia Cardinals, Monett Red Birds, Tallahassee Capitols, Winston-Salem Twins, Clinton Owls, Bradford Bees, Hartford Bees, Hartford Laurels, Anderson A's, Anniston Rams, Geneva Red Birds, Lumberton Auctioneers, Americus Rebels, West Palm Beach Indians and Hartford Chiefs. He began playing during the 1935 season and last took the field during the 1952 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | D | PASA2 | Greensburg Red Wings | 11 | 39 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .128 | .128 | .205 | .333 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 1936 | D | EVAN | New Iberia Cardinals | 122 | 431 | 431 | 119 | 13 | 3 | 14 | .276 | .276 | .418 | .694 | 180 | |||||||||||
| 1937 | D | EVAN | New Iberia Cardinals | 89 | 308 | 308 | 68 | 12 | 3 | 7 | .221 | .221 | .347 | .568 | 107 | |||||||||||
| 1937 | D | ARMO | Monett Red Birds | 18 | 64 | 64 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .312 | .312 | .438 | .750 | 28 | |||||||||||
| 1938 | B | PIED | Winston-Salem Twins | 43 | 149 | 149 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 4 | .262 | .262 | .383 | .644 | 57 | |||||||||||
| 1938 | D | GAFL | Tallahassee Capitols | 41 | 141 | 141 | 42 | 9 | 4 | 0 | .298 | .298 | .418 | .716 | 59 | |||||||||||
| 1939 | B | PIED | Winston-Salem Twins | 40 | 121 | 121 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .198 | .198 | .231 | .430 | 28 | |||||||||||
| 1941 | D | NYPL | Bradford Bees | 96 | 342 | 342 | 105 | 18 | 6 | 6 | .307 | .307 | .447 | .754 | 153 | |||||||||||
| 1943 | A | EL | Hartford Bees | 55 | 204 | 179 | 27 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 21 | 19 | .240 | .327 | .313 | .640 | 56 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 1944 | A | EL | Hartford Laurels | 71 | 275 | 224 | 35 | 60 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 4 | 41 | 34 | .268 | .395 | .344 | .739 | 77 | 6 | 4 | ||||
| 1945 | A | EL | Hartford Bees | 16 | 62 | 52 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 10 | .135 | .262 | .212 | .474 | 11 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 1946 | B | TRIS5 | Anderson A's | 125 | 495 | 407 | 76 | 94 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 55 | 14 | 81 | 63 | .231 | .366 | .359 | .725 | 146 | 6 | 1 | ||||
| 1947 | D | ALFL | Geneva Red Birds | 20 | 72 | 72 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 3 | .319 | .319 | .583 | .903 | 42 | |||||||||||
| 1947 | B | SEAL3 | Anniston Rams | 88 | 352 | 294 | 59 | 74 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 46 | 5 | 56 | 53 | .252 | .371 | .398 | .769 | 117 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| 1948 | B | SEAL3 | Anniston Rams | 17 | 53 | 53 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .302 | .302 | .340 | .642 | 18 | |||||||||||
| 1950 | D | TOBS | Lumberton Auctioneers | 106 | 392 | 392 | 129 | 35 | 10 | 12 | .329 | .329 | .561 | .890 | 220 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | B | FLIN | West Palm Beach Indians | 20 | 60 | 60 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .267 | .433 | 16 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | D | GAFL | Americus Rebels | 108 | 380 | 380 | 97 | 20 | 6 | 3 | .255 | .255 | .363 | .618 | 138 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 1086 | 3940 | 3708 | 204 | 975 | 183 | 48 | 69 | 156 | 28 | 0 | 208 | 179 | .263 | .305 | .394 | .699 | 1461 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | D | PASA2 | Greensburg Red Wings | OF | 11 | 25 | 5 | 2 | .938 | 2.727 | |
| 1936 | D | EVAN | New Iberia Cardinals | OF | 92 | 143 | 6 | 10 | .937 | 1.620 | |
| 1937 | D | EVAN | New Iberia Cardinals | OF | 84 | 151 | 7 | 9 | .946 | 1.881 | |
| 1938 | B | PIED | Winston-Salem Twins | OF | 17 | 39 | 1 | 2 | .952 | 2.353 | |
| 1939 | B | PIED | Winston-Salem Twins | 3B | 36 | 42 | 61 | 11 | .904 | 2.861 | |
| 1941 | D | NYPL | Bradford Bees | 3B | 80 | 82 | 139 | 33 | .870 | 2.762 | |
| 1943 | A | EL | Hartford Bees | 3B | 48 | 42 | 91 | 10 | 10 | .930 | 2.771 |
| 1944 | A | EL | Hartford Laurels | OF | 69 | 103 | 5 | 3 | 0 | .973 | 1.565 |
| 1945 | A | EL | Hartford Bees | OF | 16 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 2 | .974 | 2.375 |
| 1946 | B | TRIS5 | Anderson A's | OF | 85 | 123 | 13 | 8 | 2 | .944 | 1.600 |
| 1946 | B | TRIS5 | Anderson A's | 3B | 47 | 51 | 87 | 16 | 6 | .896 | 2.936 |
| 1947 | B | SEAL3 | Anniston Rams | 3B | 41 | 42 | 57 | 5 | 5 | .952 | 2.415 |
| 1947 | B | SEAL3 | Anniston Rams | 2B | 33 | 66 | 73 | 9 | 9 | .939 | 4.212 |
| 1947 | B | SEAL3 | Anniston Rams | OF | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.083 |
| Totals | 671 | 953 | 552 | 119 | 34 | .927 | 2.243 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | D | Penn State Association | Greensburg Red Wings | SLN | ||
| 1936 | D | Evangeline League | New Iberia Cardinals | SLN | ||
| 1937 | D | Evangeline League | New Iberia Cardinals | SLN | ||
| 1937 | D | Arkansas-Missouri League | Monett Red Birds | SLN | ||
| 1938 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Tallahassee Capitols | BRO | ||
| 1938 | B | Piedmont League | Winston-Salem Twins | |||
| 1938 | B | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Clinton Owls | BRO | ||
| 1939 | B | Piedmont League | Winston-Salem Twins | CLE | ||
| 1941 | D | PONY League | Bradford Bees | BSN | ||
| 1943 | A | Eastern League | Hartford Bees | BSN | ||
| 1944 | A | Eastern League | Hartford Laurels | BSN | ||
| 1945 | A | Eastern League | Hartford Bees | BSN | ||
| 1946 | B | Tri-State League | Anderson A's | NY1 | ||
| 1947 | B | Southeastern League | Anniston Rams | |||
| 1947 | D | Alabama State League | Geneva Red Birds | |||
| 1948 | B | Southeastern League | Anniston Rams | |||
| 1950 | D | Tobacco State League | Lumberton Auctioneers | |||
| 1951 | D | Georgia-Florida League | Americus Rebels | |||
| 1951 | B | Florida International League | West Palm Beach Indians | |||
| 1952 | A | Eastern League | Hartford Chiefs | BSN |
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