About Jack Burns Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Jack Burns:
Jack Burns (full name: John Irving Burns; Slug) played first baseman from 1931 until 1936 for the St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers. He played for the Browns from 1931 - 1936 and Tigers in 1936. Over 7 seasons, he played 890 games, hit 44 home runs, drove in 541 runs, and stole 63 bases. Born on August 31, 1907 in Cambridge, MA (All Transactions), Burns stood 5' 10" and weighed 175 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on September 17, 1930 and he played his final game on September 27, 1936. Common misspellings of his name include John Irving jach Jack jakie joe Slug Burns.