Don Burke

Full Name: Donald Burke	Primary Position: FB/G
Height/Weight: 6' 0"/235	College: Hartnell College, University of Southern California
Birthdate: February 7, 1926	High School: Oakland (CA)
Birthplace: Chico, California	Nickname: Boom Boom
Pro Experience: 5 years

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[edit] Biography

Don Burke (Donald Burke) was born on February 7, 1926 in Chico, California. After going to high school at Oakland (CA), Burke attended Hartnell College and the University of Southern California. Burke made his professional debut in the NFL in 1950 with the San Francisco 49ers. He played for the San Francisco 49ers for his entire 5 year career.

Most people believe that 1952 was Don Burke's best year, as he ran back an interception for a touchdown.

year	team	league	games	INT	YDS	LNG	TD
1950	SFO	NFL	6	0	0	0	0
1951	SFO	NFL	9	0	0	0	0
1952	SFO	NFL	12	1	35	35t	1
1953	SFO	NFL	10	0	0	0	0
1954	SFO	NFL	2	0	0	0	0
5 year NFL career			39	1	35	0	1

year	team	league	games	RET	YDS	AVG	LNG
1950	SFO	NFL	6	0	0	0	0
1951	SFO	NFL	9	0	0	0	0
1952	SFO	NFL	12	1	25	25	25
1953	SFO	NFL	10	0	0	0	0
1954	SFO	NFL	2	0	0	0	0
5 year NFL career			39	1	25	25	0

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