Ken Burkhart

1916–2004 (age 88)

Biography

Ken Burkhart thrilled fans as a Major League Baseball pitcher and later brought the same integrity to his work as an umpire, earning the respect of players and colleagues alike.

Even after stepping away from the diamond, he remained a mentor to young athletes and a beloved figure in his community, with Woodlawn Cemetery serving as the final resting place of a lifelong baseball man.

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