About Mike Burgess
Lived 1932 – 2021 (aged 89). Mike Burgess was a British association football player.
Michael Burgess (17 April 1932 – 17 June 2021) was an English professional footballer. He played for Bradford (Park Avenue), Leyton Orient, Newport County, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic, Halifax Town, Gillingham and Aldershot during a 14-year professional career.
Personal life Burgess was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He died on 17 June 2021 in Dorset at the age of 89.
Football career He joined Newport County in February 1956 as part of a deal which took Tommy Johnston to Leyton Orient for £4,000. He went on to play 23 times and score seven goals during one and a half seasons in South Wales before leaving at the end of the 1956–57 season.
On the opening day of the 1962–63 season a foul by Burgess injured Crystal Palace winger Stewart Imlach, who was making his Palace debut. This incident is recalled by Gary Imlach in his biography of his father, My Father and other Working Class Football Heroes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Burgess?
English footballer (born 1932)
When was Mike Burgess born?
Mike Burgess was born on 17 April 1932 in Montreal.
When did Mike Burgess die?
Mike Burgess died on 17 June 2021 in Poole.
What was Mike Burgess's occupation?
Mike Burgess was an association football player.
What nationality was Mike Burgess?
Mike Burgess was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Burgess (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Burgess. https://biography.guide/mike-burgess-association-football-player/
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