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A graceful, lefthanded-batting first baseman who rose rapidly on the strength of three high-average minor league seasons, Burns hit a career-high .305 for the Browns in 1932. He twice led AL first basemen in assists, three times in double plays. The Bostonian became a Red Sox coach and scout, covering New England until 1973. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » April 30, 1936: The A's outslug the Browns, 12–8 behind George Puccinelli's four hits. Bill Dietrich chops down Sugar Cain for the win. Browns manager Hornsby announces that he is swapping 1B Jack Burns to the Tigers for lefty Chief Hogsett and cash. Burns will take over for the injured Greenberg and hit .283.