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Forrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess (February 6, 1927 – September 15, 1991) [1] was an American professional baseball catcher, pinch hitter, coach, and scout, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1949 to 1967. A nine-time All-Star, Burgess became known, later in his career, for his abilities as an elite pinch hitter, setting the MLB ...
1318. HR. 126. BA. .295. R. 485. RBI. 673. SB. 13. OBP. .362. SLG. .446. OPS. .807. OPS+. 116. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Smoky Burgess. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- February 6, 1927
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Smoky Burgess, a fat but fearless catcher who played for the Cubs, Reds and Phillies in the 1950s. Find out how he overcame a shoulder injury, a poor arm and a lack of speed to become a consistent hitter and a World Series champion.
Jul 6, 2012 · Smoky Burgess was a left-handed hitting catcher who played for the Cubs, Phillies, Redlegs and Pirates from 1949 to 1967. He won the World Series with the Pirates in 1960 and had a career batting average of .286 with 200 home runs.
- Forrest Harrill Burgess
- 02-06-1927 (Aquarius)
- Caroleen, North Carolina
- Smoky
Sep 16, 1991 · Sept. 16, 1991 12 AM PT. <i> Associated Press</i> ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Smoky Burgess, who set a major league record for pinch-hits during his 17-year career in the 1950s and 1960s, died Sunday. He...
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Apr 22, 2020 · Smoky Burgess. Forrest Harrill Burgess (Shake, Rattle and Roll) Bats Left, Throws Right. Height 5' 8", Weight 187 lb. High School Tri-High School. Debut April 19, 1949. Final Game October 1, 1967. Born February 6, 1927 in Caroleen, NC USA. Died September 15, 1991 in Asheville, NC USA. BR page. Contents. 1Biographical Information.
Smoky Burgess Bio. Fullname: Forrest Harrill Burgess; Born: 2/06/1927 in Caroleen, NC; High School: Tri, Corleen, NC; Debut: 4/19/1949; Died: 9/15/1991
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