Summary
Larry Burright, a former major league baseball player who played for the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers, died at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Burright, who originally signed with the Dodgers in 1957, played in the major leagues for three seasons. After retiring from baseball, he became a carpenter and remained connected to the Dodgers through reunions.
Key Facts
- Larry Burright played professional baseball for three years with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He was born in Roseville, Illinois, but grew up near Los Angeles.
- He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1957 and debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1962.
- Burright played 115 games as a rookie in 1962, mostly as a defensive player, and hit .205.
- In 1963, Burright was traded to the New York Mets, where he played in 41 games.
- His professional baseball career ended in 1964 after a brief stint with the Mets and a trade to the Cincinnati Reds.
- After retiring, Burright became a carpenter and participated in Dodgers reunions.
