Frank Malzone, a six-time All-Star who played 11 seasons with the Red Sox from 1955 through 1965, died Tuesday at the age of 85.
Malzone was born in the Bronx and reportedly grew up a fan of the New York Yankees, but he made his name in Boston, hitting .292 with 103 RBIs in his rookie season as a 27-year-old in ‘57. He was an All-Star that year, winning the Gold Glove Award at third base and finishing seventh in American League MVP voting.
He never led the league in any one category, instead putting together a solid and consistent career that saw him average 26 doubles, 16 home runs, 84 RBIs and a .