About Billy Burke
Lived 1912 – 1995 (aged 82–83). Billy Burke was a hurler.
William Burke (1912 – 23 January 1995) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Kilkenny senior team.
Burke made his first appearance for the team during the 1934 championship and became a regular player over the next decade. During that time he won one All-Ireland winner's medal and four Leinster winner's medals.
At club level Burke played with the Tullaroan club.
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When was Billy Burke born?
Billy Burke was born in 1912 in Tullaroan.
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Billy Burke died in 1995.
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Billy Burke was a hurler.
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