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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.

Mick Burns

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(1982-09-05) (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

External links

• Mick Burns at Soccerbase
• Mick Burns at Pride of Anglia

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