Ping Burke Explained

Ping Burke
Position:Pitcher
Birth Place:Greensboro, Georgia
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:Negro league baseball
Debutyear:1937
Debutteam:Atlanta Black Crackers
Finalyear:1937
Finalteam:Atlanta Black Crackers
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Walter Burke, nicknamed "Ping", is an American former Negro league pitcher who played in the 1930s.

A native of Greensboro, Georgia, Burke played for the Atlanta Black Crackers in 1937. In eight recorded career games on the mound, he posted a 0.95 ERA with 48 strikeouts over 47.1 innings.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ping Burke . seamheads.com . June 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: Ping Burke . baseball-reference.com . June 16, 2021.