Mickey Burke

Mickey Burke

Mickey Burke (born in Dublin, died 25 February 1993) is a former Irish football player who played as a right full.

Son of John Burke (footballer) he joined Shamrock Rovers in 1951 from Johnville with Gerry Mackey and was part of the team popularly known as Coad's Colts that enjoyed many memorable days during the 1950s.

He played in Rovers' two games against Manchester United in the European Champion Clubs' Cup in 1957. A schoolboy international he was also capped twelve times at Inter League level while at Glenmalure Park.

Signed for Drumcondra F.C. in 1959 but moved to New York soon after and was there to cheer on the Hoops when they toured in 1961 [1].

His aunt was Mrs Cunningham who was Rovers influential director in his playing days.

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