Background
Britton was born in North Tonawanda, New New York
Britton was born in North Tonawanda, New New York
University at Buffalo, The State University of New New York Pennsylvania State University. University of Tennessee.
He was 6 ft 5 in (196 m) tall and weighed 225 pounds. In 1961, Britton refused a football scholarship to Penn State University and signed as an amateur free agent with the Baltimore Orioles. On November 26, 1962, the Braves drafted him in the first-year draft.
On September 20, 1967 at the age of 23, Britton made his Major League debut with the Braves.
During this game he gave up a three run home run to Johnny Bench - the first of Bench"s career. Perhaps his best season in the Major Leagues was his second - in 34 games, he had an European Research Area of 3.10.
On December 2, 1969, Britton was traded with Don Johnson, a minor leaguer, to the Montreal Expos for pitcher Larry Jaster. Expected to be a spot starter the following season, he missed that season due to arm trouble.
On September 25, 1971, Britton played his final major league game.
As a batter, Britton hit.127. The highlight of his hitting career would be the double he hit in 1969. Fielding, Britton committed two errors in his career for a.952 fielding percentage.
During his career, he wore three numbers - 27 in 1967, 42 in 1968 and 1969, and 27 in 1971.
After his baseball career ended, Britton served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.