George Burns
Beloved by Polo Grounds faithful, speedy little George Burns was a prototypical leadoff batter for John McGraw's Giants during the Deadball Era. The left fielder led the National League in runs scored five times, which was greatly helped by the fact that he paced the loop in walks five times, as well. After he banged out 11 hits in the Giants' victory in the 1921 World Series, McGraw dealt him to the Reds for third baseman Heinie Groh.
| Career Batting Stats |
| G |
AB |
H |
R |
HR |
RBI |
SB |
AVG |
SLG |
OBP |
OPS |
OPS+ |
| 1853 |
7241 |
2077 |
1188 |
41 |
611 |
383 |
.287 |
.384 |
.366 |
.749 |
108.7 |
|
Quotes About George Burns
"One of the most valuable ball players that ever wore the uniform of the Giants." — John McGraw
Where does George Burns rank among baseball greats?
George Burns ranks #33 among the Top 50 all-time at LF. Rankings ⇒
Born
George Joseph Burns was born on November 24, 1889, in Utica, NY.
Died
August 15, 1966, Gloversville, NY
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Major League Debut
10 3,
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George Burns
Steve O'Neill
Pete Alexander
Ivy Olson
Tilly Walker
George Mogridge
Fred Toney
Hank Severeid
Ivey Wingo
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1937 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.5% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.1% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.7% |
1950 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.2% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1913 World Series
1917 World Series
1921 World Series
Batting Feats
- September 17, 1920: Cycle...
Transactions
December 6, 1921: Traded by the New York Giants with Mike Gonzalez and $150000 cash to the Cincinnati Reds for Heinie Groh.
April 2, 1925: Selected off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Cincinnati Reds.
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