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Richard J. Burke (28 October 1920 – 2004) was an English professional footballer. A left back or right back, he played in the Football League for Blackpool, Newcastle United and Carlisle United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 October 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Ashton-under-Lyne, England | ||
| Date of death | 2004 (aged 83–84) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Droylsden | |||
| 1938–1945 | Blackpool | 1 | (0) |
| 1946 | Newcastle United | 15 | (0) |
| 1947–1948 | Carlisle United | 77 | (8) |
| Ashton United | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editAshton-under-Lyne-born Burke began his career with Droylsden in the 1930s. He joined Blackpool in 1938, but made only one Football League appearance in his seven years with the Seasiders.
In 1946, he joined Newcastle United, for whom he made fifteen League appearances.
In 1947, he moved a few miles south to sign for Carlisle United. He made 77 League appearances in total, and scored his first league goal for them. He scored eight in total for United.
References
edit- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
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