Tommy Burden (21 February 1924 – 2001) was an English professional footballer who made over 500 league appearances for four teams over a twenty-year career.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Burden | ||
| Date of birth | 21 February 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Andover, England | ||
| Date of death | 2001 (aged 76–77) | ||
| Place of death | Taunton, England | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1941 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1941–1945 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 1945–1948 | Chester | 82 | (40) |
| 1948–1954 | Leeds United | 243 | (13) |
| 1954–1961 | Bristol City | 231 | (20) |
| Total | 556 | (73) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBurden played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chester, Leeds United – where he was club captain from 1949 to 1954 – and Bristol City. He participated in the Normandy Landings, where he was injured.
External links
edit- Tommy Burden at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- Player profile at LeedsFans.org
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