Dan Burke

Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Dan Burke - Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Born

October 25th, 1868
156 years ago

Died

1933
92 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder from 1890 to 1891. Contributed to the Pittsburgh Pirates during a transformative period in the late 19th century. Established a reputation as a skilled fielder and competent hitter. Appeared in a total of 53 games across two seasons, with a batting average of .263. Was part of the unique team dynamics of the era, competing in several memorable matches that reflected the competitive nature of the league at the time.

Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Achieved a batting average of .263

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