Joe Burns

Joe Burns was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early years of the 1940s. Born in 1916, Burns played as a position player in a career that spanned from 1943 to 1945. His playing years came during a challenging time for the sport, as many players were serving in the military during World War II, which led to a unique era of baseball often filled with less experienced players stepping into major roles. Over the course of his career, Burns appeared in 111 games, recording a total of 69 hits and finishing with a batting average of .23. He contributed to his teams with 2 home runs and 16 RBIs, alongside 2 stolen bases. Despite the limitations in his offensive output, Burns was part of the fabric of baseball during a pivotal time, when the game was not only a source of entertainment but also a means of lifting the spirits of a nation at war. His dedication to the sport during these years reflects the resilience and adaptability that characterized baseball in the 1940s.