About Charlie Blackburn
Lived 1895 – 1984 (aged 89). Charlie Blackburn was an American baseball player.
Foster Edwin "Charlie" Blackburn (January 6, 1895 – March 9, 1984) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched for the Kansas City Packers for seven games during the 1915 Kansas City Packers season.
Until 2025, he was mistakenly believed to have pitched for the Chicago White Sox in 1921. Researchers in 2025 discovered that that pitcher was actually Verne Blackbourn.
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Who was Charlie Blackburn?
American baseball player
When was Charlie Blackburn born?
Charlie Blackburn was born on 6 January 1895 in Chicago.
When did Charlie Blackburn die?
Charlie Blackburn died on 9 March 1984 in New Port Richey.
What was Charlie Blackburn's occupation?
Charlie Blackburn was a baseball player.
What nationality was Charlie Blackburn?
Charlie Blackburn was American.
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