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Bert Gholston

1888–1954

United States

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Burnett Edward Gholston (July 28, 1888 – November 19, 1954) was an American professional baseball umpire in the Negro leagues. He umpired for 20 years, from 1923 to 1943, in both the first and second Negro National League, and the East-West League.

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