Frank House Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Frank House Memorabilia & Collectibles

 Frank House was a professional baseball player in the Major League Baseball and earned the catcher position while playing in the league. House became active in the MLB from the 1950s all the way to the early 1960s. House was known as “Pig”, a nickname that he had earned when he was still a baby.

 

Born and raised in Bessemer, Alabama, House was signed by the Detroit Tigers after he was given a hefty bonus and two automobiles. House was still in high school when he decided to sign with the Tigers. He was able to break in the major leagues during the 1950 season at the age of 20.

 

Although he wasn’t one of the most powerful hitters at that time, his quick rise to the MLB was due to the fact that he was a great defensive player. House was also proficient at blocking plates which earned him the catcher job.

 

House played for the Tigers and its organization from the 1950 season all the way to the 1957 season and then again in 1961 for a short time before deciding to retire. House also played for the Kansas City Athletics from 1958 to 1959 and also for the Cincinnati Reds.

 

When it comes to building your own baseball memorabilia collection, you need to have the basics. Firstly, you need MLB game used souvenir items including autographed baseballs and autographed MLB bats. You should also get MLB trading cards and tickets as well as original MLB apparel and MLB jerseys.

 

 

 

 

About Frank House:

Frank House (full name: Henry Franklin House; Pig) played catcher from 1950 until 1961 for the Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics and Cincinnati Reds. He played for the Tigers from 1950 - 1961, Athletics from 1958 - 1959 and Reds in 1960. Over 10 seasons, he played 653 games, hit 47 home runs, drove in 202 runs, and stole 6 bases. Born on February 18, 1930 in Bessemer, AL, House stood 6' 1" and weighed 190 lb. He attended Bessemer (Bessemer, AL) high school. His debut was on July 21, 1950 and he played his final game on September 25, 1961. Common misspellings of his name include Henry Frank frankie Franklin Pig House.