Career
He played for Burnley from 1953 to 1959, making 201 total appearances, until a leg injury forced his retirement. The broken leg that would ultimately end his career came in an accidental clash with Liam Tuohy. The game was played between the Football League and League of Ireland at Dalymount Park on Street Patrick"s Day 1959.
The attendance for the game, which ended 0-0, was given by the Irish Independent at that time was 35,000.