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
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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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