Frank Rooney (born Frank Rovný; October 12, 1884 – April 6, 1977) was an American professional baseball first baseman who played in the Federal League. He played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers during the 1914 season. He is one of four players born in what is now the Czech Republic to appear in an MLB game. He was the first Czech-born player to hit a home run in the major leagues and the most recent one to appear in an MLB game.
He is buried in Hurley, Wisconsin.
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