Dick Burke | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Dick Burke | ||
Date of birth | 23 December 1938 | ||
Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Ruck / Forward | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1959–63 | South Melbourne | 55 (33) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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