Frederick Lawrence Jacklitsch (May 24, 1876 July 18, 1937) was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of thirteen seasons in Major League Baseball between 1900 and 1917, primarily as a catcher. Jacklitsch served as the head coach for Amherst College baseball from 1919–1925[1] from Rutgers baseball from 1926–1931, accumulating a record of 4342.[2]

Jacklitsch died at his home in Laurelton, Queens on the morning of July 18, 1937.[3] His funeral occurred on July 20.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Arrange Services for Fred Jacklitsch". The Courier-News. Plainfield, New Jersey. July 20, 1937. p. 17. Retrieved September 29, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "2021 Rutgers Baseball Fact Book" (PDF).
  3. "Fred Jacklitsch Passes Away". The Daily Home News. New Brunswick, New Jersey. July 19, 1937. p. 10. Retrieved September 29, 2025 via Newspapers.com.