Career
A goalkeeper, he played for Chester City and Millwall before the Second World War, making over 100 appearances in the Football League. He also appeared as a guest player for West Ham United in World World War World War II In 1950 the club gained election to the Football League and signed new goalkeeper Larry Gage, but kept Burke on the books Despite being nearly 40 years old he played five times in the 1950-1951 season before retiring.