About Jack Burns
Lived 1880 – 1957 (aged 77). Jack Burns was an American baseball player.
John Joseph Burns (May 13, 1880 – June 24, 1957) was an American second baseman who played two seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Detroit Tigers. He played in the minors through 1911 and had three stints as a manager in the minors, in 1904, 1913 and 1920.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Burns?
American baseball player
When was Jack Burns born?
Jack Burns was born on 13 May 1880 in Avoca, Salford.
When did Jack Burns die?
Jack Burns died on 24 June 1957 in Waterford.
What was Jack Burns's occupation?
Jack Burns was a baseball player.
What nationality was Jack Burns?
Jack Burns was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Burns (second baseman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Burns. https://biography.guide/jack-burns/
MLA: "Jack Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-burns/.
Chicago: "Jack Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-burns/.
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