John W. Burgeson was an IBM engineer known for creating the first computer baseball simulation game in 1961 using an IBM 1620 Computer. His game, developed initially for enjoyment and later recognized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame, involved users managing baseball lineups through punch cards. The game's mechanics simulated matches based on statistical probabilities of players. Burgeson was a dedicated baseball fan and member of SABR. He passed away on September 12, 2016, leaving behind a large family.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Burgeson belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: designer
Children: 8
Employers: IBM
Awards Received: Officially recognized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 19, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 19, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Leo 44 | 26 Leo 58 | 28 Scorpio 25 |
| Moon | 15 Scorpio 47 | 12 Cancer 33 | 18 Aries 39 |
| Mercury | 19 Virgo 22 | 8 Leo 24 | 16 Sagittarius 49 |
| Venus | 20 Leo 26 | 22 Cancer 53 | 17 Sagittarius 30 |
| Mars | 11 Libra 16 | 8 Libra 1 | 16 Sagittarius 12 |
| Jupiter | 7 Leo 12 | 15 Cancer 34 | 21 Leo 53 |
| Saturn | 17 Capricorn 47 | 0 Aries 41 | 19 Capricorn 46 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 7 | 1 Gemini 21 | 15 Aries 53 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 9 | 1 Aries 38 | 7 Virgo 53 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 21 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 22 Cancer 0 |
| Rahu | 7 Aries 23 | 19 Pisces 16 | 2 Aries 25 |
| Ketu | 7 Libra 23 | 19 Virgo 16 | 2 Libra 25 |
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