About Cam Burgess
Lived 1919 – 1978 (aged 58). Cam Burgess was a British association football player.
Albert Campbell "Cam" Burgess (21 September 1919 – September 1978) was an English footballer who played as a forward. He played in the Football League for four clubs.
Playing career Burgess was born in Bebington, Cheshire. He began playing with non-league club Bromborough before joining Bolton Wanderers in February 1938, with his Football League First Division debut finally arriving against Brentford in May 1947. In October 1948 he moved to Chester, where he scored 64 league goals over the next three years to currently place him as the club's sixth highest Football League goalscorer.
Burgess was top scorer in two successive seasons with Crystal Palace and lived in Birkenhead until he died in September 1978.
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Who was Cam Burgess?
English footballer (1919-1978)
When was Cam Burgess born?
Cam Burgess was born on 21 September 1919 in Bebington.
When did Cam Burgess die?
Cam Burgess died on 1 September 1978.
What was Cam Burgess's occupation?
Cam Burgess was an association football player.
What nationality was Cam Burgess?
Cam Burgess was British.
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