Tom Burns (baseball)

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Tom Burns
Third baseman/Shortstop
Born: March 30, 1857
Died: March 19, 1902 (aged 44)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 1, 1880
for the Chicago White Stockings
Final game
July 22, 1892
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Career statistics
Batting average     .264
Hits     1,299
Runs     722
Teams

As Player

As Manager

Career highlights and awards

Thomas Everett Burns (March 30, 1857 - March 19, 1902) was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Chicago White Stockings/Colts. He also played for, and managed, the Pittsburgh Pirates for part of one season. Born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, he died at age 44 in Jersey City, New Jersey and is buried in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Preceded by
Al Buckenberger
Pittsburgh Pirates Managers
1892
Succeeded by
Al Buckenberger
Preceded by
Cap Anson
Chicago Orphans Manager
1898-1899
Succeeded by
Tom Loftus