About Wally Burnette
Lived 1929 – 2003 (aged 73). Wally Burnette was an American baseball player.
Wallace Harper Burnette (June 20, 1929 – February 12, 2003) was an American professional baseball player who pitched for the Kansas City Athletics from -. He was born in Blairs, Virginia.
In three seasons, he compiled a win–loss record of 14–21, appeared in 68 games, started 27 games, completing 5 games and once pitching a shutout, pitched 262.7 innings, walked 122, struck out 122, gave up 259 hits, and had a career ERA of 3.65. His key pitch was his knuckleball.
Burnette was signed as an amateur free agent by the New York Yankees, but was traded to Kansas City for future Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda on July 11, 1956.
Burnette's daughter said of him: He thought the salaries [current major leaguers] were drawing were ridiculous. What he made then wasn't even 1 percent of what they're making now. He played for the love of the game.
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Who was Wally Burnette?
American baseball player (1929-2003)
When was Wally Burnette born?
Wally Burnette was born on 20 June 1929 in Blairs.
When did Wally Burnette die?
Wally Burnette died on 12 February 2003 in Danville.
What was Wally Burnette's occupation?
Wally Burnette was a baseball player.
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Wally Burnette was American.
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