Dick Burwell

Richard Matthew Burwell

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
• School Illinois Wesleyan University
• Debut September 13, 1960
• Final Game September 17, 1961
• Born January 23, 1940 in Alton, IL USA
• Died May 1, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ USA

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Biographical Information

Dick Burwell started one game in his short major league career. It was his debut, September 13, 1960, for the Chicago Cubs against the Cincinnati Reds. He went 5 innings, gave up 6 hits, 6 runs, walked 3 and had no strikeouts. He left the game tied, 6-6, as Don Elston ended up getting the loss, 8-6. In 5 games, Dick had a 6.59 ERA.