Leo Birdine Explained

Leo Birdine
Position:Pitcher/Outfielder/Third baseman
Birth Date:March 23, 1895
Birth Place:Leesburg, Texas
Death Place:Unknown
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1927
Debutteam:Memphis Red Sox
Finalyear:1932
Finalteam:Birmingham Black Barons
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Edgar Leo "Eight Rock" Birdine, also spelled Burdene and Burdine, (March 23, 1895 – May 21, 1960) was an American baseball pitcher, outfielder, and third baseman in the Negro leagues.[1] He played with the Memphis Red Sox and Birmingham Black Barons from 1927 to 1932.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Riley, James A. . The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues . New York . Carroll & Graf . 1994 . 0-7867-0959-6 .
  2. Web site: Leo Birdine Seamheads profile . seamheads.com . February 1, 2021.