About Sam Burton
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 93). Sam Burton was a British association football player.
Samuel Burton (10 November 1926 – 8 October 2020) was an English professional footballer who played his entire career as a goalkeeper for Swindon Town, making 463 appearances in the Football League and 509 in all first-team competitions. Only John Trollope, Maurice Owen and Fraser Digby played more times for the club.
As of October 2018, Burton was still making appearances at Swindon Town's Former Players' Association events, at the age of 91.
He died in October 2020 at the age of 93. He had been diagnosed with cancer 12 weeks prior and suffered from dementia.
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Who was Sam Burton?
British footballer (1926-2020)
When was Sam Burton born?
Sam Burton was born on 10 November 1926 in Swindon.
When did Sam Burton die?
Sam Burton died on 8 October 2020.
What was Sam Burton's occupation?
Sam Burton was an association football player.
What nationality was Sam Burton?
Sam Burton was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Burton. https://biography.guide/sam-burton/
MLA: "Sam Burton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sam-burton/.
Chicago: "Sam Burton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sam-burton/.
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