Bill Burns
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Both
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Throws: Left
6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg)
Born:
January 27, 1880
in San Saba, TX
us
Died:
June 7, 1953
in Ramona, CA
Buried:
Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Debut:
April 18, 1908
(Age 28-082d,
3,027th in major league history)
vs. NYY 10.0 IP, 9 H, 5 SO, 2 BB
Last Game:
May 23, 1912
(Age 32-117d)
vs. WSH 4.0 IP, 8 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 5 ER, L
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1908 season
Full Name: William Thomas Burns
Nicknames:
Sleepy Bill
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1912 Fielding Game Log (as P)