Smoky Burgess
Played For
Chicago Cubs (1949-1951)
Philadelphia Phillies (1952-1955)
Cincinnati Reds (1955-1958)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1959-1964)
Chicago White Sox (1964-1967)
All-Time Rankings
Smoky Burgess ranks #47 among the Top 50 all-time at C. Rankings ⇒
Born
Forrest Harrill Burgess was born on February 6, 1927, in Caroleen, NC.
Died
September 15, 1991, Asheville, NC
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: PIT
Major League Debut
April 19, 1949
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1973 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.3% |
1974 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.5% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1960 World Series
Batting Feats
All-Star Selections
1954 NL
1955 NL
1959 NL
1960 NL
1961 NL
1964 NL
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