George Burpo
| George Burpo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 19, 1922 Jenkins, Kentucky, U.S. | |
| Died: December 20, 2015 (aged 93) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
George Harvie Burpo (June 19, 1922 – December 20, 2015) was an American 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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