William R. "Bill" Burke (November, 1865 – March 17, 1939) was an American professional baseball

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. He threw right-handed. Burke had a 0–1 record, with a 6.00 ERA, in two games, in his one-year career. He also had 2 hits in 8 at-bats.

External links

Bill Burke Memorial
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