Dick Burke (footballer, born 1920) explained

Dick Burke
Birth Date:28 October 1920
Birth Place:Ashton-under-Lyne, England
Position:Left back
Clubs1:Droylsden
Years2:1938–1945
Clubs2:Blackpool
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1946
Clubs3:Newcastle United
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:1947–1948
Clubs4:Carlisle United
Caps4:77
Goals4:8
Clubs5:Ashton United

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.

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 in total, and scored his first league goal for them. He scored eight in total for United.

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