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Tom Burgess Notable

b. September 1, 1927 · St. Louis Cardinals 1954, Los Angeles Angels 1962

Tom Burgess divided nine seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the St. Louis Cardinals from 1954, then the Los Angeles Angels through 1962.

Across 104 games he batted .177, with 29 hits and 19 runs. He finished with 2 home runs, 8 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 35 games at first base, with 283 putouts and 1 error. He turned 27 double plays.

He was born in London, ON, CAN on September 1, 1927, and died on November 24, 2008. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1954 STL 172121 100 1390 .048
1962 LAA 871431728 712 1336202 .196
Career 1041641929 812 1439292 .177

On this day & linked events

1927

Born September 1, 1927

London, ON, CAN

2008

Died November 24, 2008