Alex Burr
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Alexander Thomson Burr
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3½", Weight 190 lb.
- School Williams College
- Debut April 21, 1914
- Final Game April 21, 1914
- Born November 1, 1893 in Chicago, IL USA
- Died October 12, 1918 in Cazaux, France
[edit] Biographical Information
Alex Burr has a very odd name, given that Vice President Aaron Burr killed former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton in the most famous duel in American history.
He is one of 9 players to come from Williams College. He was 20 when he played in his one game in the majors in 1914, appearing in centerfield for the New York Yankees with no chances, and having no plate appearances.
He was killed during fighting in World War I, before his 25th birthday and less than a month before the Armistice that would end the fighting.
