About Danny Clyburn
Lived 1974 – 2012 (aged 37). Danny Clyburn was an American baseball player.
Danny Clyburn Jr. (April 6, 1974 – February 7, 2012) was an American outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
Career
Clyburn was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 1992 amateur draft. He is the cousin of former Anaheim Angels pitcher Pep Harris. Clyburn was traded from Baltimore to Tampa Bay prior to the season for pitcher Jason Johnson.
Death
Clyburn was shot dead in Lancaster, South Carolina on February 7, 2012. His killer was Derrick Lamont McIlwain, who confessed to the murder after witnesses stated they saw McIlwain and Clyburn arguing shortly before the shooting. On January 10, 2014, McIlwain pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Danny Clyburn?
American baseball player
When was Danny Clyburn born?
Danny Clyburn was born on 6 April 1974 in Lancaster.
When did Danny Clyburn die?
Danny Clyburn died on 7 February 2012 in Lancaster.
What was Danny Clyburn's occupation?
Danny Clyburn was a baseball player.
What nationality was Danny Clyburn?
Danny Clyburn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Danny Clyburn. https://biography.guide/danny-clyburn/
MLA: "Danny Clyburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/danny-clyburn/.
Chicago: "Danny Clyburn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/danny-clyburn/.
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