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Frank Burke Notable

b. February 16, 1880 · New York Giants 1906, Boston Doves 1907

Frank Burke divided two seasons between two clubs as a center fielder: the New York Giants from 1906, then the Boston Doves through 1907.

Across 51 games he batted .188, with 26 hits and 8 runs. He finished with 1 double and 4 stolen bases.

He played 40 games in the outfield, with 62 putouts and 4 errors.

He was born in Carbon County, PA, USA on February 16, 1880, and died on September 17, 1946.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1906 NYG 8923 110 1131 .333
1907 BSN 43129623 010 811133 .178
Career 51138826 120 912164 .188

On this day & linked events

1880

Born February 16, 1880

Carbon County, PA, USA

1946

Died September 17, 1946