Jimmy Burke

Baseball player and manager.

Jimmy Burke - Baseball player and manager.
Born

October 12th, 1874
150 years ago

Died

March 26th, 1942
83 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

Played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1920. Managed teams in the American Association after retirement from playing. Contributed significantly to the sport both as a player and a manager, shaping players and strategies during a transformative period in baseball's history.

Played for the Chicago White Sox

Managed the Minneapolis Millers

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