James Burke (baseball)

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James Burke
Pitcher
Born: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Batted: Unknown
Threw: Unknown
MLB debut
June 10, 1882, for the Buffalo Bisons
Last MLB appearance
September 15, 1884, for the Boston Reds
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