About Ed Burton
Lived 1939 – 2012 (aged 72). Ed Burton was an American basketball player.
Edward Burton (August 13, 1939 – May 28, 2012) was an American basketball player.
Burton attended Michigan State University as a freshman but dropped out in January 1958. He played for the Allentown Jets of the Eastern Professional Basketball League (EPBL) from 1959 to 1962. He won an EPBL championship with the Jets in 1962. Burton was selected to the All-EPBL First Team in 1962.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Burton?
American basketball player (1939–2012)
When was Ed Burton born?
Ed Burton was born on 13 August 1939 in Blytheville.
When did Ed Burton die?
Ed Burton died on 28 May 2012 in Muskegon.
What was Ed Burton's occupation?
Ed Burton was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ed Burton?
Ed Burton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Burton. https://biography.guide/ed-burton/
MLA: "Ed Burton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-burton/.
Chicago: "Ed Burton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-burton/.
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