About Dick Burton
Lived 1907 – 1984 (aged 77). Dick Burton was an American baseball player.
Richard Lee Burton (March 5, 1907 – October 20, 1984) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1930s.
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Burton played for the Birmingham Black Barons in 1938, and was selected to play in that season's East–West All-Star Game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Burton?
American baseball player
When was Dick Burton born?
Dick Burton was born on 5 March 1907 in Montgomery, Alabama.
When did Dick Burton die?
Dick Burton died on 20 October 1984.
What was Dick Burton's occupation?
Dick Burton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dick Burton?
Dick Burton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Burton (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Burton. https://biography.guide/dick-burton-baseball-player/
MLA: "Dick Burton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-burton-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Dick Burton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-burton-baseball-player/.
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