The baseball player Lew Burdette passed away at age 80, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
He teamed with left-hander Warren Spahn to form a powerful pitching tandem for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves.
He was signed by the New York Yankees but was traded to the Boston Braves after making only two relief appearances.
On May 26, 1959, he defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates after Harvey Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 innings.
How did Lew Burdette die?
Lung Cancer caused Lew Burdette's death in 2007.
Burdette was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. He died of lung cancer at age 80 in Winter Garden, Florida.
| Cause of death | Lung Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 80 years |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| Birthday | November 22, 1926 |
| Death date | February 6, 2007 |
| Place of death | Winter Garden, Florida, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
