Sam Burton
Samuel Burton (born 10 November 1926) is an English former professional footballer who played his entire career as a goalkeeper for Swindon Town, making 463 appearances in the Football League and 509 in all first-team competitions.[1] Only John Trollope, Maurice Owen and Fraser Digby played more times for the club.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel Burton | ||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1926 | ||
| Place of birth | Swindon, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1945–1961 | Swindon Town | 463 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
As of October 2018, Burton was still making appearances at Swindon Town's Former Players' Association events, at the age of 92.[3]
References
- "Sam Burton". Swindon-Town-FC. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- "Stat Attack: Most Appearances". Swindon-Town-FC. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- Former Players' Association Launched
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