Buster Burrell

Frank Andrew Burrell (December 22, 1866 – May 8, 1962), was a professional baseball player who played catcher from 1891 to 1897 for the New York Giants and Brooklyn Grooms/Bridegrooms. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former major league player.

Buster Burrell
Catcher
Born: (1866-12-22)December 22, 1866
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Died: May 8, 1962(1962-05-08) (aged 95)
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 1, 1891, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 1897, for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms
MLB statistics
Batting average.246
Home runs3
Runs batted in47
Teams
  • New York Giants (1891)
  • Brooklyn Grooms/Bridegrooms (1895–1897)
Records
Preceded by
Dummy Hoy
Oldest recognized verified living baseball player
December 15, 1961 May 8, 1962
Succeeded by
William Kinsler


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