Edgar Leo "Eight Rock" Birdine, also spelled Burdene and Burdine, (March 23, 1895 – May 21, 1960) was an American baseball pitcher, outfielder, and third baseman in the Negro leagues.[1] He played with the Memphis Red Sox and Birmingham Black Barons from 1927 to 1932.[2]
| Leo Birdine | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher/Outfielder/Third baseman | |
| Born: March 23, 1895 Leesburg, Texas | |
| Died: May 21, 1960 (aged 65) Unknown | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right | |
| Negro league baseball debut | |
| 1927, for the Memphis Red Sox | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1932, for the Birmingham Black Barons | |
| Teams | |
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References edit
- ^ Riley, James A. (1994). The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues. New York: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-0959-6.
- ^ "Leo Birdine Seamheads profile". seamheads.com. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference and Seamheads
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