From SABR Encyclopedia
Alfred Ervin Burke
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"Al"
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Bat/Throw:
| L/R
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Height:
| 6' 1"
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Weight:
| 180
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Born:
| 1936-10-9 at Chicago, IL (US)
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Died:
| 1989-2-15
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Alfred Burke was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Chicago, Illinois in 1955.
- Self-identified as being of African-American ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as tennis and basketball.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Morgan Park High School in Chicago in 1954.
- Played baseball and basketball in high school.
- Played semi-pro ball in Chicago.
Outside of baseball
- Attended the University of Illinois Branch at Navy Pier, Chicago during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Howard Haak of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sources
- 1955 Pioneer League Index (Fourth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 359-28-0513).