Jesse Burkett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Jesse Burkett

Major League Baseball outfielder

Date of Birth: 04-Dec-1868

Place of Birth: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 27-May-1953

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Jesse Burkett

  • Jesse Cail Burkett (December 4, 1868 – May 27, 1953), nicknamed "Crab", was an American professional baseball left fielder.
  • He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1890 to 1905 for the New York Giants, Cleveland Spiders, St.
  • Louis Perfectos / Cardinals, St.
  • Louis Browns, and Boston Americans. Burkett batted over .400 twice, and held the major league single-season hits record for 15 years.
  • After his playing career, Burkett managed in the minor leagues.
  • He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.
  • Burkett holds the record for the most inside-the-park home runs in MLB history, with 55.
  • He is also regarded as one of the greatest bunters of all time.

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