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Smoky Burgess

Born Forrest Harrill Burgess on February 6, 1927, in Caroleen, North Carolina, Smoky Burgess was a talented baseball player who had a storied career in the Major League Baseball. He made his debut for the Chicago Cubs in 1949 and played with several teams including the Pittsburg Pirates, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Chicago White Sox until his retirement in 1967. Burgess was a phenomenal catcher renowned for his agility and skill in handling the ball. His unique skills made him an asset to any team he played for and earned him a reputation and a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. More about Smoky Burgess

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Current items with a signature of Smoky Burgess

These are the most current items with a signature of Smoky Burgess that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnailHTF Smoky Burgess Signed Baseball No PSA COA$299.99logo
thumbnailSMOKY BURGESS Pirates Signed 1977 Renata Galasso TCMA Card (Died in 1991)$28.99logo
thumbnailSMOKY BURGESS (1949-1960 Pirates, Cubs, Reds) -Autographed 3x5 Index (d.1991)$17.99logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess 1963 Topps Buc Blasters authentic autographed card Pirates$39.99logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess Autographed 1956 Topps Card #192 Cincinnati Reds PSA/DNA #83919157$49.00logo
thumbnailSMOKY BURGESS SGC CERTIFIED AUTO AUTOGRAPH Pirates/White Sox Signed SHARP!$59.95logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess Signed Autographed Index Card$16.95logo
Burgess was known for his ability to hit the ball with precision and power. Throughout his career, he recorded a batting average of .295, hitting over 1268 home runs and driving in a total of 680 runs. Burgess was also known for his defensive skills, setting the standard for the catcher position. When talking about Burgess's incredible career, his ability to judge a pitcher and his dedication to improve his skills were often mentioned. He was an exceptional player who contributed to the success of his teams and inspired many young players to follow in his footsteps.

After retirement, Burgess became a coach for several teams and used his expertise to help young players hone their skills. He managed the University of South Carolina and the Spartanburg Phillies, offering valuable guidance and support to developing players. Burgess's skills and legacy continue to inspire new generations of catchers and he remains one of the most celebrated players in the history of Major League Baseball. Read even more about Smoky Burgess at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Smoky Burgess

In total, we tracked 471 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.

The most expensive item with a signature of Smoky Burgess (SMOKY BURGESS Single Signed NL WW Baseball w/Inscription) was sold in May 2013 for $549.95 while the cheapest item (SMOKY BURGESS PIRATES HAND SIGNED 3X5 INDEX CARD (d. 1991)) found a new owner for $0.98 in August 2012. The month with the most items sold (11) was January 2013 with an average selling price of $6.49 for an autographed item of Smoky Burgess. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2014 with $495.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was January 2020. In average, an autographed item from Smoky Burgess is worth $12.50.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Smoky Burgess were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

Picture Item Title Price Store
thumbnail1953 Bowman Color Smoky Burgess Philadelphia Phillies 28 Signed/Auto XA3015$39.99logo
thumbnail1954 Bowman Smoky Burgess Philadelphia Phillies 31 Signed/Auto JX6275$14.99logo
thumbnail1958 Topps Smoky Burgess Cincinnati Reds 49 Signed/Auto JX6274$10.49logo
thumbnail1960 Topps #393 Smoky Burgess PITTSBURGH PIRATES SIGNED AUTOGRAPH AUTO COA$25.00logo
thumbnail1960 Topps Smoky Burgess SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED # 393 Pirates creases$13.99logo
thumbnailSigned 1953 Bowman Color #28 Smoky Burgess Autographed$16.50logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess 1978 Grand Slam #106 - Reds - Signed Autograph Auto (d. 1991)$3.25logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess 1989 Pacific Legends #201 - Pirates - Signed Auto (d. 1991)$8.50logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess Signed 1960 Topps #393 AUTO Pittsburgh Pirates PSA/DNA$22.29logo
thumbnailSmoky Burgess signed card - Pirates Phillies debut 1949 - scuffing$4.80logo

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Latest News about Smoky Burgess

Big Statues Creates Life-size Bronze Statue to Memorialize Pinch Hitter Forrest (11/11/13): Big Statues is working in collaboration with the town of Forest City, North Carolina, to erect a life-size statue in honor of the record-setting baseball catcher and pinch hitter. (PRWeb November 12, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11225396.htm