Paul Burris (baseball)
Catcher for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves, 1948–1953.
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He appeared in 69 big-league games, backing up Walker Cooper during the Braves' final season in Boston. Burris served in the United States Army during World War II, missing the 1943–45 seasons. He hit two home runs in the majors, including a two-run shot on May 30, 1950, off Carl Erskine.
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When and where was Paul Burris (baseball) born?
Paul Burris was born on 21 July 1923 in Hickory, North Carolina, U.S.
When did Paul Burris (baseball) die?
Paul Burris died on 3 October 1999 in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
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