About Ed Burns
Lived 1887 – 1942 (aged 54). Ed Burns was an American baseball player.
Edward James Burns (October 31, 1887 – June 1, 1942) was an American professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1912 until 1918, for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, primarily as a catcher.
Burns died on June 1, 1942. He is buried at San Carlos Cemetery in Monterey, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Burns?
American baseball player (1887-1942)
When was Ed Burns born?
Ed Burns was born on 31 October 1887 in San Francisco.
When did Ed Burns die?
Ed Burns died on 1 June 1942 in Monterey.
What was Ed Burns's occupation?
Ed Burns was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ed Burns?
Ed Burns was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ed Burns (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Burns. https://biography.guide/ed-burns/
MLA: "Ed Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-burns/.
Chicago: "Ed Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-burns/.
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