- Dick Burke (footballer)
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Dick Burke Personal information Full name Richard J. Burke Date of birth 28 October 1920 Place of birth Ashton-under-Lyne, England Date of death 2004 Playing position 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 * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). Richard J. "Dick" 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.
Career
Ashton-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, and scored his first League goal for them. He scored eight in total for United.
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1 899468 67 6.
Categories:- 1920 births
- 2004 deaths
- People from Ashton-under-Lyne
- English footballers
- Droylsden F.C. players
- Blackpool F.C. players
- Newcastle United F.C. players
- Carlisle United F.C. players
- Ashton United F.C. players
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