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Paul Burris

Paul Burris Notable

b. July 21, 1923 · Boston Braves 1948, 1950, 1952, Milwaukee Braves 1953

Paul Burris divided six seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Boston Braves from 1948, then the Milwaukee Braves through 1953.

Across 69 games he batted .219, with 43 hits and 15 runs. He finished with 2 home runs and 5 doubles.

He played 62 games behind the plate, with 254 putouts and 0 errors. He turned 3 double plays.

He was born in Hickory, NC, USA on July 21, 1923, and died on October 3, 1999. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1948 BSN 2402 000 0000 .500
1950 BSN 102314 100 3120 .174
1952 BSN 551681437 402 217190 .220
1953 MLN 2100 000 0000 .000
Career 691961543 502 248210 .219

On this day & linked events

1923

Born July 21, 1923

Hickory, NC, USA

1999

Died October 3, 1999

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