Jesse Burkett

Jesse Cail Burkett (December 4, 1868 - May 27, 1953), nicknamed "The Crab", was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century.

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December 4 - 1868 - May 27 - 1953 - Major League Baseball

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Burkett played from 1890 to 1905, predominantly as an outfielder, and had an accomplished hitting career, smacking 200 hits in a season six times and batting over .400 three times.

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1890 - 1905 - Outfielder

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Burkett was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946.

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Baseball Hall of Fame - 1946

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