Bobby Burke

1907–1971 (age 64)

Baseball pitcher

Biography

Bobby Burke, born in 1907, spent his life on the pitching rubber and in the hearts of fans who admired his unflappable command of the game; his tenure with the Philadelphia Athletics and other clubs highlighted a changeup that baffled hitters and a spirit of perseverance.

He passed in 1971 and is remembered at Saint Patrick's Cemetery for the quiet strength he brought to every clubhouse and for the mentorship he offered to young players seeking their own path in baseball.

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