About Joseph Burns
Lived 1889 – 1987 (aged 98). Joseph Burns was an American baseball player.
Joseph Francis Burns (March 26, 1889 – July 12, 1987) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played in one game for the 1910 Cincinnati Reds and four games for the 1913 Detroit Tigers. He continued to play in the minor leagues until 1925, playing primarily in centerfield. While playing in his final season for the 1925 Bridgeport Bears, he was described by writer Tom Murphy in the Portland Evening Express as follows: "Joe is one of those unostentatious performers who do a great deal without much ado." In 1975, he was inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Burns?
American baseball player (1889-1987)
When was Joseph Burns born?
Joseph Burns was born on 26 March 1889 in Ipswich.
When did Joseph Burns die?
Joseph Burns died on 12 July 1987 in Beverly.
What was Joseph Burns's occupation?
Joseph Burns was a baseball player.
What nationality was Joseph Burns?
Joseph Burns was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Burns (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Burns. https://biography.guide/joseph-burns-baseball-player/
MLA: "Joseph Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-burns-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Joseph Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-burns-baseball-player/.
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