Ken Burkhart

Baseball player and umpire

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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