Full name Richard J. Burke 1938–1945 Blackpool Years Team Died 2004 | Date of death 2004 Role Footballer Date of birth 28 October 1920 Name Dick Burke | |
Place of birth Ashton-under-Lyne, England | ||
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
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