rederick William McMullin was one of seven children born to Robert and Minnie McMullin. It was around 1905 that the McMullin family would move into the Los Angeles area and would remain Fred's home town over the next 47 years.

As a 22 year old, Fred made his Major League debut for the Detroit Tigers on August 27,1914. One of Fred's teammates on that Tigers team would also become a member of the 1919 Black Sox team, pitcher Lefty Williams. Additionally, four of Fred's teammates, Sam Crawford, Ty Cobb, Harry Coveleski and Harry Heilmann along with his manager, Hugh Jennings, would all eventually become members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even with all this talent, the Tigers ended the season in fourth place, 19.5 games behind the Philadelphia A's.

In 1915, Fred played minor league ball for the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League. One of Fred's teammates on that team was "Sleepy" Bill Burns, who would later play a role in the Black Sox scandal.

When White Sox owner Charles Comiskey began assembling a squad of star players in the mid-teens, he signed utility player Fred McMullin to a contract. From 1916-1920 Fred was a valuable member of the White Sox as he was able to play second and third base as well as shortstop. As a substitute player, Fred played a key role

in helping the White Sox defeat the New York Giants for the 1917 Championship.

In August of 1919, as the American League pennant was coming down the stretch, Fred sustained an injury and was unable play. While he was sidelined, White Sox Manager Kid Gleason had Fred scout the Cincinnati Reds for the upcoming World Series. It was due to his excellent baseball knowledge that Fred would be the ideal candidate for this assignment.

Fred's last appearance in professional baseball was for the White Sox on September 27, 1920. Although he was originally indicted with seven teammates, a lack of evidence was the reason Fred did not go to trial.

After his baseball career, Fred returned home to Los Angeles. It was in the 1930's that Fred McMullin became a familiar figure throughout many of the semipro diamonds in the Los Angeles area. On Sunday's, Fred would arrive several hours before the start of the game to take infield and batting practice. By game time, Fred was limited to watching the game in the grandstands as an observer. When the players would ask him about the 1919 World Series Scandal, Fred would tell them he didn't do anything.

Fred McMullin later worked for several years as a Deputy Marshal in the U.S. Marshal's office until his death on November 21,1952.