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Henry Burroughs

Henry Burroughs Notable

b. February 3, 1845 · Washington Olympics 1871–1872

Henry Burroughs played 1871 to 1872 for the Washington Olympics as a third baseman.

Across 14 games he batted .229, with 16 hits and 12 runs. He finished with 1 home run and 2 doubles.

He was born in Newark, NJ, USA on February 3, 1845, and died on March 31, 1878.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1871* OLY 12631115 231 14110 .238
1872* OLY 2711 000 0100 .143
Major leagues 0000 000 0000
All seasons 14701216 231 14210 .229

Seasons outside MLB's recognized major leagues appear in All seasons, but not in Major leagues or the leaderboards. For Henry Burroughs, that is 1871–1872. Why totals can differ.

On this day & linked events

1845

Born February 3, 1845

Newark, NJ, USA

1878

Died March 31, 1878

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