Dick Burke
| Date of birth | 28 October 1920 |
| Place of birth | Ashton under Lyne |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Full back |
Burke's burgeoning career at Blackpool came to an abrupt halt with the outbreak of war. He was given his post-hostilities opportunity to re-start his career on Tyneside.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 01 Jul 1938 | 01 Dec 1946 | |
| Newcastle United | 01 Dec 1946 | 01 Aug 1947 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-46 | Liverpool | North Region War League | 1 | 1 |
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| 1946-47 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1946-47 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 15 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Dec 1946 | Newcastle United v Plymouth Argyle | W | 3-2 | League Division Two | |
| 14 Dec 1946 | Leicester City v Newcastle United | W | 2-4 | League Division Two | |
| 21 Dec 1946 | Newcastle United v Chesterfield | W | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Dec 1946 | Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion | L | 2-4 | League Division Two | |
| 26 Dec 1946 | West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United | L | 3-2 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Dec 1946 | Newcastle United v Millwall | L | 0-2 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Jan 1947 | Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Jan 1947 | Swansea Town v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 11 Jan 1947 | Newcastle United v Crystal Palace | W | 6-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 1947 | Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Jan 1947 | Newcastle United v Southampton | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 28 Jan 1947 | Burnley v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 22 Mar 1947 | Newcastle United v Fulham | L | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Apr 1947 | Newcastle United v Birmingham City | D | 2-2 | League Division Two | |
| 05 Apr 1947 | Newcastle United v Luton Town | W | 7-2 | League Division Two | |
| 07 Apr 1947 | Birmingham City v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 12 Apr 1947 | Plymouth Argyle v Newcastle United | W | 0-1 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.