About Stan Burton
Lived 1912 – 1977 (aged 64–65). Stan Burton was a British association football player.
Stanley Burton (3 December 1912 – 1977), also known as Dizzie Burton, He made his debut in the last game of the season and then played in all three of West Hams games the following season before competitive football was suspended due to the Second World War.
Moving back north, he did play as a guest in the Wartime Leagues for several clubs. Beginning with Doncaster, he played in 60 games scoring 11 times between 1939 and the 1941–42 season. He played once for Barnsley in 1941–42, and three times the following season. His one game with Leeds United was in the last fixture of the 1941–42 Football League Northern Section (Second Championship). In season 1942–43 he played 23 matches, scoring 8 times, with Chesterfield, and then in 1943–44 he made three appearances for Sheffield Wednesday. 1944–45 saw him with Bradford City where he got one goal in 14 matches.
He died in 1977 in Sheffield.
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Who was Stan Burton?
English footballer (1912-1977)
When was Stan Burton born?
Stan Burton was born on 3 March 1912 in Wombwell.
When did Stan Burton die?
Stan Burton died in 1977 in Sheffield.
What was Stan Burton's occupation?
Stan Burton was an association football player.
What nationality was Stan Burton?
Stan Burton was British.
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