Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The 26-year-old rookie right-hander stood 5"11" and weighed 190 lbs. Buker is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World World War World War II He made his major league debut in relief on May 17, 1945, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ebbets Field. Izzy Leon was the losing pitcher.
Season and career totals for 42 games include a 7-2 record, four games started, 22 games finished, five saves, and an European Research Area of 3.30 in 87.1 innings pitched.
Besides pitching well Buker could swing the bat, as he went 3-for-16 (188) with a walk and two runs batted in. Following his Brooklyn days, Buker eventually returned to his hometown where he compiled a successful coaching career, eventually being named to the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Cy Buker died on October 11, 2011, in Greenwood, Wisconsin.