Eddie Burke
American baseball player
Died when: 41 years 51 days (493 months)Star Sign: Libra
Edward D.Burke (October 6, 1866 – November 26, 1907) was a Major League Baseball outfielder.He played all or part of eight seasons, from 1890 until 1897.
During that time, he played for five teams: the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants.
In 1890, Burke was traded in midseason along with pitcher Bill Day for Billy Sunday.This is the only recorded time the famed evangelist was traded during his baseball career.
In 855 games over eight seasons, Burke posted a .280 batting average (983-for-3516) with 747 runs, 30 home runs, 413 RBIs, 293 stolen bases and 319 bases on balls.
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