Cecil Burford

Cecil Weston Burford Jr.

• Bats Both, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 202 lb.
• School University of Mississippi
• High School Columbia Military Academy
• Born January 19, 1935 in Memphis, TN USA
• Died January 15, 2015 in Madison, MS USA

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Biographical Information

Cecil Burford pitched in the Milwaukee Braves system from 1957 to 1959, going 15-21 in 60 games. It wasn't at the professional level where he made his name, however.

In 1956, he was named the NCAA District III Finals' Most Outstanding Pitcher, leading the club to the College World Series. He is one of only a handful Ole Miss pitchers to toss a no hitter. In 2007, he was elected to the Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame.

Related Sites

• FORMER OLE MISS PITCHER CECIL BUFORD PASSES AWAY