J. Frank Cashen (class of 1945) alumni papers, 1945-2001
Scope and Contents
This collection, circa 1853 - circa 2018, includes materials from Loyola University Maryland alumni that document student life, frequently reflecting the donor's personal experience as a student at Loyola or work after graduating from Loyola, such as service in World War II. The collection includes publications, memorabilia, documents, memoirs, class notebooks, diplomas, event programs, diplomas, certificates, correspondence, and other materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-2001
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is located at the Loyola Notre Dame Library. Contact Archives and Special Collections for more information.
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
John Francis "Frank" Cashen (September 13, 1925 - June 30, 2014) was a 1945 graduate of Loyola College who went on to a distinguished career as a Major League Baseball general manager. Cashen played second base on the baseball team at Loyola. After graduation, he worked as a sportswriter for the Baltimore News-American and earned a JD from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1958. After working in publicity for a time, Cashen was hired as the executive vice president of the Baltimore Orioles in 1965, and also served as general manager from 1971-1975. In 1980 Cashen was hired as general manager by the New York Mets, a position he held until 1991. The Mets won the 1986 World Series during his tenure. On August 1, 2010, Cashen was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame. During his time leading the Orioles and the Mets, his teams earned four playoff appearances, one pennant, and one World Series title, and combined for a .528 winning percentage.
Sources:
"Frank Cashen," Society for American Baseball Research, https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/frank-cashen/. Accessed 2021 December 8.
"Frank Cashen," wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Cashen. Accessed 2021 December 8.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3.29 Cubic Feet (2 records center cartons, 1 half size legal document box, 1 flat box, and 1 map case folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Loyola University Maryland Archives Repository