Bobby Burke
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| Bobby Burke | |
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 23, 1907 Joliet, Illinois |
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| Died: February 8, 1971 (aged 64) Joliet, Illinois |
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| Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1927 for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 4, 1937 for the Philadelphia Athletics | |
| Career statistics | |
| Win-Loss Record | 38-46 |
| Earned run average | 4.28 |
| Strikeouts | 299 |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert James Burke (January 23, 1907 – February 8, 1971) in Joliet, Illinois was a Pitcher for the Washington Senators (1927–35) and Philadelphia Phillies (1937).
He helped the Senators win the 1933 American League Pennant.
In 10 seasons he had a 38-46 Win-Loss record, 254 Games, 88 Games Started, 27 Complete Games, 4 Shutouts, 93 Games Finished, 5 Saves, 918 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 926 Hits Allowed, 506 Runs Allowed, 437 Earned Runs Allowed, 35 Home Runs Allowed, 360 Walks Allowed, 299 Strikeouts, 24 Hit Batsmen, 16 Wild Pitches, 3,985 Batters Faced, 3 Balks and a 4.28 ERA.
On August 8, 1931, while with the Senators, Burke no-hit the Boston Red Sox 5-0 at Griffith Stadium. [1]
He died in his hometown of Joliet at the age of 64.
[edit] See also
[edit] Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
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| Preceded by Wes Ferrell |
No-hitter pitcher August 8, 1931 |
Succeeded by Paul Dean |
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