About Billy Burns
Born 1907. Billy Burns was a British association football player.
Career Burns was born in Durham and played for Crook Town before joining Stoke in 1930. He scored twice on his debut against Preston North End but was never given a chance by Tom Mather and left for Stockport County at the end of the 1930–31 season. He played six matches for Stockport and had a failed spell with Rotherham United and so Burns decided to pursue a different career.
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Who was Billy Burns?
English footballer (born 1907)
When was Billy Burns born?
Billy Burns was born in 1907 in Durham.
What was Billy Burns's occupation?
Billy Burns was an association football player.
What nationality was Billy Burns?
Billy Burns was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Burns (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Burns. https://biography.guide/billy-burns-association-football-player/
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