About Tosher Burns
Lived 1902 – 1984 (aged 81–82). Tosher Burns was a British association football player.
William "Tosher" Burns (29 December 1902 – September 1984) was an Irish international footballer who played professionally in Ireland, England and the United States as a centre back.
Career Born in Newtownards, Burns began his career in his native Ireland with the youth teams of Nortonville and Ulster. He began his senior career in November 1921 with Ards, and later played for Glentoran, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Shelbourne, Philadelphia Celtic, J & P Coats, Workington, Ards United and Belfast St. Peters.
Burns also earned one international cap for Ireland in 1924.
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Who was Tosher Burns?
Irish footballer (1902–1984)
When was Tosher Burns born?
Tosher Burns was born on 29 December 1902 in Newtownards.
When did Tosher Burns die?
Tosher Burns died in 1984 in Newtownards.
What was Tosher Burns's occupation?
Tosher Burns was an association football player.
What nationality was Tosher Burns?
Tosher Burns was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tosher Burns. https://biography.guide/tosher-burns/
MLA: "Tosher Burns." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tosher-burns/.
Chicago: "Tosher Burns." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tosher-burns/.
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