Kinear Burns (1923 – 2006), more commonly known as Ken Burns, was a Manx footballer, who played as a winger in the Football League for Tranmere Rovers and Southport F.C.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kinear Burns | ||
| Date of birth | 24 September 1923 | ||
| Place of birth | Ramsey, Isle of Man | ||
| Date of death | 5 May 2006 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Douglas, Isle of Man | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1947 | Tranmere Rovers | 14 | (4) |
| 1947–1948 | Southport | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 19 | (4) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
After gaining notoriety in the Isle of Man Football League. Tranmere Rovers manager, Ernie Blackburn, traveled to the Isle of Man to offer Burns a professional contract.[3] Burns was released after one season.
Southport F.C. offered Burns a 2 month trial but the club declined to offer Burns a contract for the rest of the season. Upon being released by Southport, Burns would return to the Isle of Man to continue his football career where he would play until his retirement at 60.[3]
Personal life edit
Burns worked on boats in the Isle of Man during the off seasons.[3]
Burns worked as an electrical contractor in Ramsey up until his death.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Brown, Neil (2 September 2012). "Tranmere Rovers: 1946/47 – 2011/12". Post War English & Scottish Football League A – Z Player's Database. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
- ^ Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. pp. 101–108. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
- ^ a b c d "Player Details". Southport Central. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
External links edit
- "Ken Burns". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
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