Mick Burns (footballer)
Mick Burns (7 June 1908 – 5 September 1982) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. During his career he made over 100 appearances for Newcastle United[1] (taking over from Willie Wilson at the end of 1928), and over 150 appearances for Ipswich Town. Born in Leeholme, he also had a spell at Preston North End, featuring on the losing side in the 1937 FA Cup Final.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Thomas Burns | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeholme, Bishop Auckland, England | ||
| Date of death | 5 September 1982 (aged 74) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1927–1936 | Newcastle United | 104 | (0) |
| 1936–1938 | Preston North End | 12 | (0) |
| 1938–1951 | Ipswich Town | 157 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Burns played his last Football League game for Ipswich in the Third Division South on 6 October 1951, meaning that almost 60 years later he is still among the oldest players ever to have appeared in the Football League - having been 121 days past his 43rd birthday when he bowed out.
References
- "Player Details : Michael Thomas "Mick" Burns". Toon1892.com. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
External links
- Mick Burns at Soccerbase
- Mick Burns at Pride of Anglia
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