About Dick Burgess
Lived 1896 – 1983 (aged 86–87). Dick Burgess was an association football player.
Daniel Burgess (23 October 1896 – 1983) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.
Career Burgess played for local side Goldenhill Wanderers before joining Port Vale in December 1918 after leaving the army. He scored on his debut at inside-right in a 3–1 victory over Manchester United in a Football League Lancashire Section match at the Old Recreation Ground on 14 December 1918.
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1919–20 First Division
1920–21 First Division
1921–22 First Division
13!!1!!0!!0!!13!!1 West Ham United 1922–23 Second Division
1923–24 Third Division South
1924–25 Third Division South
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1925–26 Third Division South
1926–27 Third Division South
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Who was Dick Burgess?
association football player (1896-1983)
When was Dick Burgess born?
Dick Burgess was born on 23 October 1896 in Goldenhill.
When did Dick Burgess die?
Dick Burgess died in 1983.
What was Dick Burgess's occupation?
Dick Burgess was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Burgess. https://biography.guide/dick-burgess/
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