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7 Interesting Facts About Frank The Tank from Barstool Sports

Frank The Tank Facts

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Frank Fleming, or Frank The Tank as he is better known, is a blogger, vlogger, and creator. His videos have often times produce controversy, but people always keep coming back for more. In general, he’s considered to be a nice person and someone who makes people smile. His opinions range from funny to interesting as he discusses his likes and dislikes in the world of sports. To learn more about Frank, check out some interesting facts about the popular Barstool Sports personality below.

Infamous Mets Game Rant

This article would not exist nor would he be an employee at Barstool Sports if it wasn’t for Frank’s infamous Mets rant. This rant made him a viral sensation that ultimately got him the attention of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. In the epic and now legendary rant, Frank hilariously blasts the New Jersey Transit system for being the reason he didn’t make it to the Mets game on time. If you haven’t seen the rant that birthed the legend of  Frank the Tank, you can watch it here.

Frank the Tank Was Originally Part-Time at Barstool Sports

Frank was originally a part-time employee at Barstool Sports. He used to work at a courthouse and would commute to Barstool HQ after work. Eventually, Dave decided to bring him on full-time after some difficult contract negotiations as Dave claims Frank was asking for a lot of money. When Frank was hired full-time by Barstool, fans were extremely excited as they thought this was a great move and were eager to see more Frank the Tank content.



‘Allow Me 2 Be Frank’ Podcast

Frank the Tank has his own podcast called ‘Allow Me 2 Be Frank’. It depicts his life as well as his thoughts on the latest happenings in sports. His story is unique, and his willingness to talk about things like his personal life make people connect with the pod. There is no holding back on this podcast and many of his fans who have watched/listened to it feel as if they’ve seen a more honest and vulnerable side of Frank.

Fans Like His Coin Tosses

Fans have joked that Frank the Tank should do all of the coins flips for games because he is so unique with it. He tosses it as high as possible without catching it. His trademark coin toss hit the big stage when it was time for him to do it at the 2022 Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl in Tucson.

He Earns A Good Living

Because of his endeavors and job at Barstool Sports, it’s guessed that he makes over a hundred thousand dollars a year. As he’s been getting more and more attention throughout the years, Frank could potentially increase his net worth with new ventures if his popularity continues to grow.

Plain Hot Dogs, Please

Another thing that is interesting about Frank Fleming? He loves plain hot dogs. No ketchup or fancy ingredients; leave the hot dog simple, and you’ll make Frank happy. Believe it or not, he’s done interviews where he’s talked about how much he loves hot dogs and will only eat them if they are plain.

He Is the Founder of Sportsecyclopedia.com

Before he ever was an employee at Barstool Sports, Frank had his own sports encyclopedia website called sportsecyclopedia.com. Frank has worked on the website for over 23 years and it is still active today. He received a $10,000 investment for the website after appearing on Barstool Sports’ Shark Tank knockoff show ‘Big Brain’.

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