Ian Burt Explained

Ian Burt
Fullname:Charles Ian Burt
Birth Date:2 February 1937
Originalteam:Redan
Height:183 cm
Weight:85 kg
Statsend:1959
Years1:1959
Club1:Essendon
Games Goals1:4 (0)

Charles Ian Burt (born 2 February 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Burt started his career in 1956, with Ballarat Football League club Redan.[1] He made four appearances for Essendon in the 1959 VFL season, on a permit.[2]

A follower, Burt continued playing for Redan until being appointed captain-coach of Cressy in 1961. He steered Cressy to a premiership on his first attempt and did the same for Newlyn in 1962.

From 1963 to 1965, Burt played for Kyneton in the Bendigo Football League. He won the league's best and fairest award in 1964.

He returned to the Ballarat league in 1966 to captain-coach Daylesford.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby, Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. Web site: AFL Tables: Ian Burt . afltables.com.
  3. Web site: Burt, Charles Ian. Essendon Football Club official website. 19 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110317141517/http://www.essendonfc.com.au/team/player-past.asp?id=114. 17 March 2011. dead.