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Lew Burdette
Lew Burdette 1954.png
Burdette in 1954
Pitcher
Born:(1926-11-22)November 22, 1926
Nitro, West Virginia, U.S.
Died: February 6, 2007(2007-02-06) (aged 80)
Winter Garden, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 26, 1950, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
July 16, 1967, for the California Angels
Awards
Preceded by Major League Player of the Month
August 1958		Succeeded by
Achievements
Preceded by No-hitter pitcher
August 18, 1960		Succeeded by
Sporting positions
Preceded by Atlanta Braves pitching coach
1972–1973		Succeeded by
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