Ken Burkhart
Baseball player and umpire
Born
November 18th, 1915
109 years ago
Died
2004
21 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. Transitioned to umpiring, officiating in the National League for over two decades. Participated in three World Series as an umpire, demonstrating significant expertise in the sport. Contributed to the development of umpiring standards and practices during a critical period in baseball history.
Umpired in three World Series
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
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