Larry Burgess

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Larry Burgess
Larry Richard Burgess
"Oak-Ball"
Bat/Throw: R/L
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 175
Born: 1934-6-27 at Muskogee, OK (US)
Died: 1998-5-1
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Larry Burgess was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Stockton, California in 1953.
  • Self-identified as being of English-Indian-Spanish ancestry.
  • Hobbies were hunting and fishing in 1953.
  • Pitching against Jerry Coleman in a semi-pro tourney last year was his most interesting experience.
  • Attended Fresno State College during the off-season in 1953.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Stockton in 1952.
  • Participated in baseball, football, basketball and boxing in high school.
  • Pitched semi-pro ball for the Stockton Merchants and Waterloo A.C.

Contract signing

  • Was signed to his first contract by Bill Marshall of the Milwaukee Braves.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 557-42-2878).


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