About Art Burris
Lived 1924 – 1993 (aged 69). Art Burris was an American basketball player.
Arthur Caleb Burris (April 7, 1924 – September 19, 1993) was an American basketball player.
He played collegiately for the University of Tennessee.
He was selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the third round of the 1950 NBA draft.
He played for the Pistons (1950–51) and Milwaukee Hawks (1951–52) in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 74 games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Burris?
American basketball player (1924-1993)
When was Art Burris born?
Art Burris was born on 7 April 1924 in Nashville.
When did Art Burris die?
Art Burris died on 19 September 1993 in Lebanon.
What was Art Burris's occupation?
Art Burris was a basketball player.
What nationality was Art Burris?
Art Burris was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Burris. https://biography.guide/art-burris/
MLA: "Art Burris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-burris/.
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