Smoky Burgess, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Smoky Burgess

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 06-Feb-1927

Place of Birth: Caroleen, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 15-Sep-1991

Profession: baseball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Smoky Burgess

  • Forrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess (February 6, 1927 – September 15, 1991), was an American professional baseball catcher / pinch hitter, coach, and scout, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1949 to 1967.
  • Later in his career, Burgess became known for his abilities as an elite pinch hitter, setting the MLB career record for career pinch-hits with 145.
  • During his playing days, he stood 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall, weighing 188 pounds (85 kg).
  • Burgess batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

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