Strick Shofner

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Given name: Frank Strickland Shofner
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Thirdbase
Hght/Wght: 5'10" / 187 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / R
Born: Jul 23, 1919 in Crawford, TX
Died: Oct 10, 1998 in Crawford, TX (79 years old)
Debut: Apr 19, 1947

Frank Strickland Shofner (July 23, 1919 – October 10, 1998) was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball. Listed at 5' 10.5", 187 lb.; he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

A native of Crawford, Texas, Shofner played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1947 season. In five games, he was a .154 hitter (2-for-13) with one run and one triple without home runs or RBI.

At the end of the season, Shofner was sent by Boston along with pitcher Tommy Fine to Triple-A San Francisco Seals in exchange for utility player Neill Sheridan.

Shofner died in Waco, Texas, at the age of 79.