George Burpo
| George Burpo | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 19, 1922 Jenkins, Kentucky, US | |
| Died: December 20, 2015 (aged 93) Tucson, Arizona, US | |
Batted: Right Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 9, 1946, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 3, 1946, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 15.43 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
George Harvie Burpo (June 19, 1922 – December 20, 2015) was a professional
baseball player.[1] He was a left-handed pitcher who made two appearances in 1946 for the Cincinnati Reds. For his career, he did not record a decision, with a 15.43 earned run average and one strikeout
in 21⁄3 innings pitched.
Early life and education
Burpo served three years in the United States Navy at Naval Air Technical Training Center, Norman, Oklahoma during the World War II and received an honorable discharge in December 1945.[2]
References
- ^ "George Burpo". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ "George H. Burpo Collection", The Library of Congress, Veterans History of Project, November 06, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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