Baseball Icon Sean Burroughs Dies at 43 During Little League Game
May 11, 2024
Sean Burroughs, former MLB player and Little League champion, died at 43 from cardiac arrest.
Burroughs' career highlights include winning two Little League World Series and a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.
He made a notable MLB comeback in 2011 with the Diamondbacks after overcoming substance abuse.
The baseball community, including USA Baseball and his former MLB teams, has paid tributes to him.
A candlelight vigil in Long Beach is being organized to commemorate Burroughs' contribution to baseball.
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The Guardian • May 11, 2024
Ex-MLB player Sean Burroughs, Little League and Olympic champion, dies aged 43
Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024
Sean Burroughs, former Long Beach Little League star, dies at 43 - Los Angeles Times