Mick Burns (footballer)
Mick Burns (7 June 1908 – 5 September 1982) was an English professional footballer. During his career he made over 100 appearances for Newcastle United and over 150 appearances for Ipswich Town. He was born in Leeholme.
| 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) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1927–36 | Newcastle United | 104 | (0) |
| 1936– & | Preston North End | 12 | (0) |
| 1938– | Ipswich Town | 157 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He 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.
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