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Lew Burdette on the Mound
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Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette standing on the pitcher's mound in a game against the Chicago Cubs at County Stadium, June 8, 1959. Burdette was known for his fidgety behavior between pitches and was often accused of throwing a spitball.
June 8, 1959
Publication Information
| Date Created | June 8, 1959 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 3424, 59623, frame 16 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Lew Burdette at Bat
June 8, 1959
Lew Burdette, pitcher for the Milwaukee Braves baseball team, swinging a bat against the Chicago Cubs on June 8, 1959. Burdette, always known as a good hitter, went 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs and a run sc...
Lew Burdette, Laughing
May 14, 1959
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette laughing and scratching his forehead. Probably taken during spring training 1959 at Ninth Street Park in Bradenton, Florida.
Lew Burdette
August 18, 1960
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette displays a baseball in the dressing room after pitching a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, August 18, 1960.
Eddie Mathews at Bat
June 8, 1959
Milwaukee Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews swinging away in a game at County Stadium against the Chicago Cubs, June 8, 1959. Mathews hit a solo home run to lead off the third inning on the way to...
Lew Burdette, Spring Training
May 16, 1958
Milwaukee Braves pitcher Lew Burdette and unidentified woman, probably taken during spring training 1958. Burdette is wearing silly eyeglasses.
Donald Davidson, Braves PR Director witth Lew Burdette
April 13, 1961
Donald Davidson (left), Director of Public Relations for the Milwaukee Braves, talks with pitcher Lew Burdette at an Elks club dinner.
