Walter Burch | |
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Catcher/Second baseman/Third baseman | |
Born: Atlanta, Georgia | May 2, 1908|
Died: May 10, 1985 Detroit, Michigan | (aged 77)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1934, for the Baltimore Black Sox | |
Last appearance | |
1946, for the Cleveland Buckeyes | |
Teams | |
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Walter Burch Jr. (May 2, 1908 – May 10, 1985), nicknamed "Double Duty", was an American Negro league baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Burch played catcher, second baseman, and shortstop for various teams in the 1930s and 1940s, including the Kansas City Monarchs and the Homestead Grays.[1] He served as a manager for the Cleveland Buckeyes in 1942.[2] Burch died in Detroit, Michigan in 1985 at age 77.
References
- ^ "Negro Leagues Baseball eMuseum: Personal Profiles: Walter Burch". Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ Motley, Bob; Motley, Byron; Lester, Larry (2011-12-27). Ruling over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars: True Tales of Breaking Barriers, Umpiring Baseball Legends, and Wild Adventures in the Negro Leagues. Sports. ISBN 9781613215937.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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