Smoky Burgess
Positions:
Catcher and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left
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Throws: Right
5-8, 185lb (173cm, 83kg)
Born:
February 6, 1927
in Caroleen, NC
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Died:
September 15, 1991
in Asheville, NC
Buried:
Sunset Memorial Park, Forest City, NC
High School: Tri HS (Corleen, NC)
Debut:
April 19, 1949
(Age 22-072d,
10,575th in major league history)
vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
October 1, 1967
(Age 40-237d)
vs. WSA 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season
Full Name: Forrest Harrill Burgess
Nicknames:
Smoky
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1965 Fielding Game Log (as C)