Herbert Burgess
English footballer and manager
About Herbert Burgess
Lived 1883 – 1954 (aged 70–71). Herbert Burgess was a British association football player and association football coach.
Herbert Larry Burgess (25 February 1883 – 23 September 1961) was an English footballer.
Born in Openshaw, Manchester, Burgess began his football career with Glossop North End, but soon signed for Manchester City. He made his debut for City on 5 September 1903, playing at left back away to Stoke City on the opening day of the 1903–04 season. In 1906, in the wake of a scandal regarding players' wages, Manchester City were forced into selling most of their players, and Burgess was purchased by Manchester United along with Sandy Turnbull, Jimmy Bannister and Billy Meredith. After helping the club to the 1907–08 Football League title, Burgess left the club and moved to Denmark to play for Kristiania. He then immigrated to Hungary, where he played for MTK Budapest, before becoming their manager. In the 1920s, Burgess' managerial career took him to Italy, where he became the manager of Padova. He had a two-year spell at Milan before returning to Padova, but two years later he was on the move again, this time to Roma.
Burgess was capped four times for England.
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Who was Herbert Burgess?
English footballer and manager (1883-1954)
When was Herbert Burgess born?
Herbert Burgess was born on 25 February 1883 in Manchester.
When did Herbert Burgess die?
Herbert Burgess died in 1954 in Manchester.
What was Herbert Burgess's occupation?
Herbert Burgess was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Herbert Burgess?
Herbert Burgess was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Burgess. https://biography.guide/herbert-burgess/
MLA: "Herbert Burgess." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herbert-burgess/.
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