William Ross Burgo (November 15, 1919 – October 19, 1988) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1943 and 1944. He was a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He batted and threw right-handed.Brady, John J. "Blue Rocks Trounce York, 13 to 1, in Series Final." Wilmington, Delaware: Wilmington Morning News, May 29, 1943."Connie Mack's Athletics Dark Horse in American: Don Black and Bill Burgo to Play Roles in 1944 Season." Lynchburg, Virginia: The News, April 9, 1944.Mack Rewards Burgo for Winter Work." Altoona, Pennsylvania: Altoona Tribune, March 18, 1944.
Formative years Burgo was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on November 15, 1919."There's Room for Burgo in Johnstown Hall" in "Buck the Bartender." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Daily News, January 5, 1988.
Career Burgo is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. His debut game was on September 22, 1943, and his last game was on June 11, 1944. He hit 26-for-70, a .371 batting average and next season, batted .239 in 27 games.Chance, Elbert. "Success of city's Blue Rocks helped the Phillies." Wilmington, Delaware: Brandywine Crossroads, April 7, 1988.
Career totals include a batting average of .297, 2 home runs, 12 runs batted in, 18 runs, and a slugging percentage of .399. He made 4 errors in 114 chances (.965).
Death and interment Burgo died at the age of sixty-nine at his home in Morgan City, Louisiana, on October 19, 1988. Following funeral services at the chapel of the Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, he was buried at the Morgan City Cemetery."W. R. Burgo Burial Today." Morgan City, Louisiana: The Daily Review, October 20, 1988.
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