Johnnie Frankie
Frankie Baseball Field
A long-time resident of Missouri City and active member of the Lions Club, Johnnie Frankie received a Bachelor’s degree from Rice University and a Masters degree from the University of Houston. After four years of coaching football and basketball in Houston area high schools, Frankie moved to Texas A & M University, where he worked three years as an assistant football and basketball coach. He then moved to Wharton County Junior College as athletic director and head coach. While at Wharton, he led his football team to five bowl games and the basketball team to seven championships, including one national championship. After 10 years at Wharton, Frankie moved to Rice University as head basketball coach where he remained until his death in 1963. An avid supporter of high school athletic programs, Frankie was devoted to young people and helped many further their education through athletics.