About Willie Burns
Lived 1916 – 1966 (aged 50). Willie Burns was an American baseball player.
William Tatum Burns (January 12, 1916 – February 10, 1966) was an American Negro league pitcher between 1935 and 1945.
A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, Burns made his Negro league debut in 1935 with the Newark Dodgers. He went on to play for several teams, finishing his career in 1945 with the New York Cubans and the New York Black Yankees. Burns died in West Palm Beach in 1966 at age 50.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Burns?
American baseball player (1916-1966)
When was Willie Burns born?
Willie Burns was born on 12 January 1916.
When did Willie Burns die?
Willie Burns died on 10 February 1966.
What was Willie Burns's occupation?
Willie Burns was a baseball player.
What nationality was Willie Burns?
Willie Burns was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Burns (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Burns. https://biography.guide/willie-burns/
MLA: "Willie Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willie-burns/.
Chicago: "Willie Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/willie-burns/.
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