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Burton's only memorable season was 1963, when he tagged 13 home runs and drove in 42 runs while playing 26 games for the Indians and 93 for the Cubs. A switch-hitter, he twice homered from both sides of the plate in a game. (FK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 3, 1961: In an International League game at Toronto, the home town Maple Leafs score 10 runs in the 8th inning to win 15–3. Leaf switch hitter Ellis Burton homers twice in the big inning, once from each side of the plate. His 2nd homer is a grand slam over the RF fence. Teammate Sparky Anderson scored on both home runs after reaching base on walks. » July 23, 1963: At Wrigley, Jim Maloney pitches a one hitter as the Reds edge the Cubs, 1–0. Ellis Burton's single in the first inning is the only hit for Chicago. » August 1, 1963: Ellis Burton becomes the 8th player to hit home runs left- and righthanded in the same game, helping the Cubs bury the Braves 10–2. » August 31, 1963: Trailing Houston 5–1 entering the 9th, Chicago's Ellis Burton clouts a dramatic 2-out grand slam off Hal Woodeshick to give the Cubs a 6–5 victory.