John J. Burbridge Jr.
Dr. John J. Burbridge Jr. is currently Professor Emeritus at Elon University where he was both a dean and professor. He is also an adjunct at York College of Pennsylvania. While at Elon he introduced and taught Baseball and Statistics. He has authored several publications and also presented at SABR Conventions, NINE and the Seymour meetings. He is a lifelong New York Giants baseball fan. The greatest Giants-Dodgers game he attended was a 1-0 Giants’ victory in Jersey City in 1956. Yes, the Dodgers did play in Jersey City in 1956 and 1957. John can be reached at burbridg@elon.edu.
SABR BioProject biographies written by John J. Burbridge Jr.
SABR Games Project stories written by John J. Burbridge Jr.
- June 15, 1952: Giants blow 11-run lead, lose to Cardinals
- September 30, 1951: Giants defeat Braves to set up playoff for NL pennant
- April 26, 1949: Del Ennis two-run homer caps Phillies’ extra-inning comeback
- September 8, 1947: Giants stage surprising comeback to beat Pirates
- August 27, 1921: Giants beat Pirates 3-1 to complete 5-game sweep
- August 24, 1921: Giants close gap on Pirates with 10-2 win in doubleheader opener
SABR Journal Articles written by John J. Burbridge Jr.
- Willie Mays at The Polo Grounds
- Boxing At The Big Ballpark In The Bronx
- Jackie Robinson, Jersey City, and His First Game in Organized Baseball
- Billy Martin and the Baltimore Brawls
- Ralph Kiner and Branch Rickey: Not a Happy Marriage
- The Dodgers–Giants Rivalry During ‘The Era’: The Dark-Robinson Incident
- 1990 Winter Meetings: They Almost Didn’t Happen
- The Short but Exciting Life of the Havana Sugar Kings
- The Brooklyn Dodgers in Jersey City
SABR Research Topics written by John J. Burbridge Jr.
SABR Research Articles written by John J. Burbridge Jr.
SABR Ballparks written by John J. Burbridge Jr.