About William Burke
Lived 1865 – 1939 (aged 73–74). William Burke was an American baseball player.
William R. Burke (November, 1865 – March 17, 1939) was an American professional baseball pitcher and outfielder, who played in 1887 with the Detroit Wolverines, of the National League. He threw right-handed. Burke had a 0–1 record, with a 6.00 ERA, in two games, in his one-year career. He also had 2 hits in 8 at-bats.
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Who was William Burke?
American professional baseball pitcher and outfielder
When was William Burke born?
William Burke was born in 1865 in Cincinnati.
When did William Burke die?
William Burke died on 17 March 1939 in Atchison.
What was William Burke's occupation?
William Burke was a baseball player.
What nationality was William Burke?
William Burke was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Burke (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Burke. https://biography.guide/william-burke-baseball-player/
MLA: "William Burke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-burke-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "William Burke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-burke-baseball-player/.
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