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Ballplayer George Burns not forgotten

Sunday, May 31, 2009

By Jim McGuire (Contact)
Gazette Reporter

When the name George Burns comes up, thoughts immediately turn to the famous actor and comedian who died in 1996 at the age of 100 — and not to the famous New York Giants outfielder who lived at 5 Orange St. in Gloversville....

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