Jack Burdock
From BR Bullpen
John Joseph Burdock (Black Jack)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9½", Weight 158 lb.
- Debut May 2, 1872
- Final Game July 23, 1891
- Born April 1, 1852 in Brooklyn, NY USA
- Died November 27, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jack Burdock had an 18-year career in the major leagues as a second baseman. Not usually a strong hitter, he had a career year in 1883 when he hit .330 and was player-manager part of the year for the Boston Beaneaters who won the pennant.
Burdock had been a young player for four years in the National Association and then was part of the National League's inaugural year in 1876, playing for the Hartford Dark Blues.
Early in his career he played for several years with "Death to Flying Things" Ferguson, and at the end of his career he played with John Ward.
Burdock managed the 1889 New Haven, CT team in the Atlantic Association, the 1890 Jersey City, NJ team in the same league, the 1890 Harrisburg Ponies and 1891 Salem, MA entry in the New England League.
| Preceded by John Morrill | Boston Beaneaters Manager 1883 | Succeeded by John Morrill |
